VU

Thamnosma socotrana

Unknown

Overview

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

Thamnosma socotrana faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has dramatically altered the natural vegetation structure. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the arid shrubland ecosystems where it occurs. Infrastructure development and human settlement expansion further fragment its already restricted habitat range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Thamnosma socotrana is endemic to Socotra Island, where it inhabits arid shrublands and rocky slopes at various elevations. The species grows in the island's unique semi-desert vegetation communities, often associated with other endemic Socotran flora in areas with sparse soil cover and limited water availability.

Shrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Thamnosma socotrana classified as Vulnerable?
Thamnosma socotrana 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. Thamnosma socotrana faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has dramatically altered the natural vegetation structure. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the arid shrubland ecosystems where it occurs. Infrastructure development and human settlement expansion further fragment its already restricted habitat range.
Where does Thamnosma socotrana live?
Thamnosma socotrana 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 Thamnosma socotrana?
The main threats to Thamnosma socotrana 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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