CR

Xanthostemon glaucus

Unknown

Overview

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

Xanthostemon glaucus faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Queensland, Australia. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented the remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species further degrade the specialized eucalyptus woodland habitats this species requires. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Xanthostemon glaucus occurs in open eucalyptus woodlands and forest margins on sandy soils, typically in areas with seasonal moisture availability. The species is endemic to a very small area of southeastern Queensland, where it grows in association with other sclerophyll vegetation on well-drained substrates.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xanthostemon glaucus classified as Critically Endangered?
Xanthostemon glaucus 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. Xanthostemon glaucus faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Queensland, Australia. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented the remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species further degrade the specialized eucalyptus woodland habitats this species requires. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and environmental changes.
Where does Xanthostemon glaucus live?
Xanthostemon glaucus 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 Xanthostemon glaucus?
The main threats to Xanthostemon glaucus 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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