CR

Solanum lidii

StableCREUCREUCREUCREU

Overview

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

Solanum lidii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Canary Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress in its already restricted montane environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Solanum lidii is endemic to the Canary Islands, where it inhabits montane scrubland and rocky slopes at elevations between 400-1200 meters. The species requires well-drained volcanic soils and occurs in areas with Mediterranean-type climate conditions characterized by mild, wet winters and dry summers.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Solanum lidii classified as Critically Endangered?
Solanum lidii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Solanum lidii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Canary Islands. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress in its already restricted montane environment.
Where does Solanum lidii live?
Solanum lidii 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 Solanum lidii?
The main threats to Solanum lidii 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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