VU

Chlamydephorus burnupi

Unknown

Overview

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

Chlamydephorus burnupi faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in South Africa's Western Cape Province. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the soil conditions essential for this fossorial species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits sandy soils in fynbos vegetation of the Western Cape Province, South Africa, where it constructs extensive underground burrow systems. It shows a strong preference for well-drained sandy substrates that allow for efficient tunneling and foraging activities.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chlamydephorus burnupi classified as Vulnerable?
Chlamydephorus burnupi 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. Chlamydephorus burnupi faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in South Africa's Western Cape Province. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, while its small population size increases extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the soil conditions essential for this fossorial species.
Where does Chlamydephorus burnupi live?
Chlamydephorus burnupi 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 Chlamydephorus burnupi?
The main threats to Chlamydephorus burnupi 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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