VU

Trichodesma scotti

Unknown

Overview

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

Trichodesma scotti faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Arabian Peninsula. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by livestock, which damages the fragile desert vegetation communities it depends upon. Urban expansion and infrastructure development in coastal and inland areas further fragment its already limited habitat, while climate change intensifies drought conditions in these arid environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This desert plant species inhabits arid sandy and rocky areas, typically found in coastal plains and inland desert regions of the Arabian Peninsula. It grows in sparse vegetation communities adapted to extreme heat and limited rainfall, often associated with other drought-tolerant shrubs and herbs.

Shrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Trichodesma scotti classified as Vulnerable?
Trichodesma scotti 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. Trichodesma scotti faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within the Arabian Peninsula. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by livestock, which damages the fragile desert vegetation communities it depends upon. Urban expansion and infrastructure development in coastal and inland areas further fragment its already limited habitat, while climate change intensifies drought conditions in these arid environments.
Where does Trichodesma scotti live?
Trichodesma scotti 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 Trichodesma scotti?
The main threats to Trichodesma scotti 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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