Socotra Island xeric shrublands

Socotra Island has a uniquely diverse ecosystem consisting of xeric shrublands, dry hilly areas populated with endemic shrubs including the dominant Croton socotranus and Jatropha unicostata. The area is now at risk from human activities. The WWF describes the Socotran Archipelago's conservation status as "Critical/Endangered".[1][2][3]

References
  1. "Islands east of the Horn of Africa and south of Yemen". WWF. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  2. "Socotra Island xeric shrublands". Global Species. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  3. "Socotra Island xeric shrublands". EOL. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
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