VU

Tiquilia nesiotica

Unknown

Overview

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

Tiquilia nesiotica faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic shrub for limited resources on its restricted island habitat. Coastal development and tourism infrastructure have fragmented and destroyed portions of its native scrubland, while trampling from increased human activity degrades remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and rising sea levels that could impact the species' narrow coastal distribution.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits coastal scrublands and rocky shores of the Galápagos Islands, typically growing in sandy or volcanic soils within the arid lowland zone. It thrives in the harsh, salt-tolerant plant communities that characterize the islands' coastal margins, often forming part of the sparse vegetation adapted to extreme conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tiquilia nesiotica classified as Vulnerable?
Tiquilia nesiotica 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. Tiquilia nesiotica faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic shrub for limited resources on its restricted island habitat. Coastal development and tourism infrastructure have fragmented and destroyed portions of its native scrubland, while trampling from increased human activity degrades remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and rising sea levels that could impact the species' narrow coastal distribution.
Where does Tiquilia nesiotica live?
Tiquilia nesiotica 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 Tiquilia nesiotica?
The main threats to Tiquilia nesiotica 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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