CR

Euschmidtia uvarovi

Unknown

Overview

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

Euschmidtia uvarovi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specific microhabitats within arid and semi-arid regions, typically associated with particular soil types and vegetation communities. It requires undisturbed natural areas with specific moisture and temperature regimes that support its specialized ecological needs.

TERRESTRIAL· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euschmidtia uvarovi classified as Critically Endangered?
Euschmidtia uvarovi 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. Euschmidtia uvarovi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this species requires.
Where does Euschmidtia uvarovi live?
Euschmidtia uvarovi occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euschmidtia uvarovi?
The main threats to Euschmidtia uvarovi are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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