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Colophon barnardi

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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.

Colophon barnardi faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to invasive alien vegetation, particularly pine and eucalyptus plantations that alter the fynbos ecosystem structure. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and increased fire frequency, which can disrupt the species' specialized microhabitat requirements. Urban development and agricultural expansion in the Western Cape region continue to fragment remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This flightless beetle is endemic to high-altitude fynbos vegetation in the Western Cape mountains of South Africa, typically found in rocky crevices and under stones in pristine mountain fynbos at elevations above 1000 meters. The species requires intact fynbos ecosystems with specific moisture and temperature conditions provided by the natural vegetation structure.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Colophon barnardi classified as Endangered?
Colophon barnardi 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. Colophon barnardi faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to invasive alien vegetation, particularly pine and eucalyptus plantations that alter the fynbos ecosystem structure. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns and increased fire frequency, which can disrupt the species' specialized microhabitat requirements. Urban development and agricultural expansion in the Western Cape region continue to fragment remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Colophon barnardi live?
Colophon barnardi 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 Colophon barnardi?
The main threats to Colophon barnardi 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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