VU

Wellstedia socotrana

Unknown

Overview

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

Wellstedia socotrana faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has dramatically altered the native vegetation communities. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the island's unique ecosystems. Infrastructure development and tourism expansion further fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic plant species inhabits the rocky limestone plateaus and escarpments of Socotra Island, typically growing in crevices and on cliff faces where it can access moisture from fog and occasional rainfall. It occurs in the island's semi-arid shrubland communities, often associated with other endemic Socotran flora in areas with well-drained soils.

Rocky areas· majorDesert· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Wellstedia socotrana classified as Vulnerable?
Wellstedia socotrana 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. Wellstedia socotrana faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has dramatically altered the native vegetation communities. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the island's unique ecosystems. Infrastructure development and tourism expansion further fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Wellstedia socotrana live?
Wellstedia socotrana 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 Wellstedia socotrana?
The main threats to Wellstedia socotrana 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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