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Cleopatra athiensis

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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.

Cleopatra athiensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Ethiopian highlands. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded much of its native grassland habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The fragmented nature of remaining populations makes them particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from drought events or habitat conversion.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane grasslands and scrublands in the Ethiopian highlands, typically at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It shows preference for areas with scattered acacia trees and seasonal wetlands that provide both shelter and breeding sites.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cleopatra athiensis classified as Endangered?
Cleopatra athiensis 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. Cleopatra athiensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Ethiopian highlands. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded much of its native grassland habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The fragmented nature of remaining populations makes them particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from drought events or habitat conversion.
Where does Cleopatra athiensis live?
Cleopatra athiensis occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cleopatra athiensis?
The main threats to Cleopatra athiensis 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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