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Stachytarpheta svensonii

Unknown

Overview

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

Stachytarpheta svensonii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Galápagos Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter ecosystem dynamics. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events that could further fragment its already restricted populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic plant species inhabits dry coastal zones and arid lowland areas of the Galápagos Islands, typically growing in rocky volcanic soils and scrubland vegetation. It occurs in transitional zones between coastal and highland ecosystems, often in areas with sparse vegetation cover and well-drained substrates.

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Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Stachytarpheta svensonii classified as Critically Endangered?
Stachytarpheta svensonii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Stachytarpheta svensonii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Galápagos Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation and alter ecosystem dynamics. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events that could further fragment its already restricted populations.
Where does Stachytarpheta svensonii live?
Stachytarpheta svensonii occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Stachytarpheta svensonii?
The main threats to Stachytarpheta svensonii 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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