CR

Colophon berrisfordi

Unknown

Overview

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

Colophon berrisfordi faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to invasive alien plant species that alter the fynbos ecosystem structure and composition. Climate change poses an additional critical threat, as this high-altitude specialist is restricted to specific temperature and moisture conditions on Table Mountain's peaks. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental changes, with urban development pressure from Cape Town's expansion creating additional habitat fragmentation risks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This flightless beetle is endemic to the high-altitude fynbos vegetation on Table Mountain in the Western Cape, South Africa. It inhabits rocky crevices and areas under stones in the unique sandstone plateau ecosystem, typically found at elevations above 800 meters where specialized fynbos plant communities create suitable microhabitat conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Colophon berrisfordi classified as Critically Endangered?
Colophon berrisfordi is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Colophon berrisfordi faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to invasive alien plant species that alter the fynbos ecosystem structure and composition. Climate change poses an additional critical threat, as this high-altitude specialist is restricted to specific temperature and moisture conditions on Table Mountain's peaks. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental changes, with urban development pressure from Cape Town's expansion creating additional habitat fragmentation risks.
Where does Colophon berrisfordi live?
Colophon berrisfordi 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 berrisfordi?
The main threats to Colophon berrisfordi 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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