VUVulnerable
Breviceps gibbosus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in BREVICIPITIDAE
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Breviceps gibbosus classified as Vulnerable?
Breviceps gibbosus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Breviceps gibbosus live?
Breviceps gibbosus occurs in Algeria, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Breviceps gibbosus?
The main threats to Breviceps gibbosus are 1.1, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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