VUVulnerable
Acinonyx jubatus
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorSavanna· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
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Threatened in Afghanistan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Acinonyx jubatus classified as Vulnerable?
Acinonyx jubatus 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 Acinonyx jubatus live?
Acinonyx jubatus occurs in Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, and Burkina Faso (plus 31 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Acinonyx jubatus?
The main threats to Acinonyx jubatus are 11.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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