Euphorbia razafindratsirae
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| PLANTAE |
TRACHEOPHYTA |
MAGNOLIOPSIDA |
EUPHORBIALES |
EUPHORBIACEAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Euphorbia razafindratsirae |
| Species Authority: |
Lavranos |
Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Critically Endangered
B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2004 |
| Assessor/s: |
Haevermans, T. |
| Reviewer/s: |
Rajeriarison, C., Labat, J.N., Lowry, P. & Randrianjohany, E. (Madagascar Plants RLA) |
| Contributor/s: |
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Justification:
This species, described in 2002, is known only from the single type specimen, collected near Tongobory. The Tulear area is rich in micro-endemic species and its surrounding habitats are heavily degraded and destroyed by human activities. The exact range of this species is unknown, however, the area has been well visited by botanists.
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Geographic Range
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
Dry South-western bush of Madagascar.
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| Systems: |
Terrestrial |
| Major Threat(s): |
Habitat degradation, fire, habitat clearing for charcoal, collection for horticultural purposes.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
Listed under CITES Appendix II.
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