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Ceropegia aridicola

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Overview

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

Ceropegia aridicola faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within arid regions of South Africa. Agricultural expansion and overgrazing by livestock have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while the species' specialized pollination requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns in already marginal arid environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ceropegia aridicola inhabits arid and semi-arid regions of South Africa, typically growing in rocky outcrops and sandy soils in succulent karoo vegetation. The species is adapted to extremely dry conditions and is often found in areas with minimal annual rainfall.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ceropegia aridicola classified as Endangered?
Ceropegia aridicola is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Ceropegia aridicola faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range within arid regions of South Africa. Agricultural expansion and overgrazing by livestock have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while the species' specialized pollination requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns in already marginal arid environments.
Where does Ceropegia aridicola live?
Ceropegia aridicola 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 Ceropegia aridicola?
The main threats to Ceropegia aridicola 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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