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Thapsia buraensis

Declining

Overview

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

Thapsia buraensis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining natural vegetation, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-adapted species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits dry Mediterranean scrublands, rocky slopes, and semi-arid grasslands at elevations between 200-800 meters. It typically grows in well-drained calcareous soils among sparse vegetation communities adapted to hot, dry summers and mild winters.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Thapsia buraensis classified as Endangered?
Thapsia buraensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Thapsia buraensis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining natural vegetation, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting this drought-adapted species.
Where does Thapsia buraensis live?
Thapsia buraensis occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Thapsia buraensis?
The main threats to Thapsia buraensis 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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