'anunu
CR

'anunu

Sicyos alba

Unknown

Photo: Photo: (c) lperry, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Overview

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

White bur cucumber faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation as coastal and wetland areas are converted for development and agriculture. The species' limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment, with small population sizes increasing extinction risk.

Threat summary

Habitat

White bur cucumber typically occurs in coastal areas, wetland margins, and disturbed sites near water bodies. The species grows in sandy or moist soils along shorelines, stream banks, and in areas with seasonal flooding.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is 'anunu classified as Critically Endangered?
'anunu 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. White bur cucumber faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation as coastal and wetland areas are converted for development and agriculture. The species' limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment, with small population sizes increasing extinction risk.
Where does 'anunu live?
'anunu 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 'anunu?
The main threats to 'anunu 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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