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Euphorbia margalidiana

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Euphorbia margalidiana faces severe pressure from urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Mediterranean coastal range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from construction activities. Coastal erosion and altered hydrology from development further threaten the specialized rocky habitats this endemic spurge requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic spurge inhabits rocky coastal cliffs, limestone outcrops, and Mediterranean scrubland along narrow coastal zones. It typically grows in well-drained, calcareous soils with sparse vegetation cover in areas exposed to salt spray and strong coastal winds.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia margalidiana classified as Vulnerable?
Euphorbia margalidiana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Euphorbia margalidiana faces severe pressure from urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Mediterranean coastal range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from construction activities. Coastal erosion and altered hydrology from development further threaten the specialized rocky habitats this endemic spurge requires for survival.
Where does Euphorbia margalidiana live?
Euphorbia margalidiana occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euphorbia margalidiana?
The main threats to Euphorbia margalidiana are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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