Euphorbia bourgeana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Euphorbia bourgeana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation caused by overgrazing by introduced goats and rabbits across its limited range in the Canary Islands. Urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion continue to fragment and reduce available habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and climate change impacts on its specialized coastal and low-altitude environments.
Habitat
This endemic Canarian spurge inhabits coastal areas, rocky slopes, and dry scrublands at low to moderate elevations, typically below 400 meters. It thrives in well-drained volcanic soils and xerophytic vegetation communities characteristic of the Canary Islands' arid coastal zones.
