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Euphorbia bourgeana

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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 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.

Threat summary

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.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia bourgeana classified as Vulnerable?
Euphorbia bourgeana 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 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.
Where does Euphorbia bourgeana live?
Euphorbia bourgeana 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 bourgeana?
The main threats to Euphorbia bourgeana 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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