CRCritically Endangered
Cadiscus aquaticus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senecio_cadiscus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area managementPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in ASTERACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cadiscus aquaticus classified as Critically Endangered?
Cadiscus aquaticus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cadiscus aquaticus live?
Cadiscus aquaticus occurs in 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 Cadiscus aquaticus?
The main threats to Cadiscus aquaticus are 2.3, 8.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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