Colophon primosi
CR

Colophon primosi

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colophon_primosi

Overview

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

Colophon primosi faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to invasive alien plant species that alter the fynbos vegetation structure essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional critical threat, as this high-altitude endemic is restricted to specific temperature and moisture conditions on Table Mountain. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental changes or disturbances within its small habitat area.

Threat summary

Habitat

This flightless beetle is endemic to the high-altitude fynbos vegetation on Table Mountain in the Western Cape of South Africa. It inhabits rocky outcrops and sandstone formations within the unique Cape Floral Kingdom, requiring specific moisture and temperature conditions found only at elevations above 1000 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Colophon primosi classified as Critically Endangered?
Colophon primosi 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 primosi faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to invasive alien plant species that alter the fynbos vegetation structure essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional critical threat, as this high-altitude endemic is restricted to specific temperature and moisture conditions on Table Mountain. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental changes or disturbances within its small habitat area.
Where does Colophon primosi live?
Colophon primosi 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 primosi?
The main threats to Colophon primosi 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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