VU

Colophon stokoei

Unknown

Overview

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

Colophon stokoei faces severe habitat degradation from invasive alien plant species, particularly pine and eucalyptus plantations that alter the natural fynbos ecosystem structure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased fire frequency, which can destroy the specialized microhabitats this flightless beetle requires. The species' extremely limited distribution on isolated mountain peaks makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat modification.

Threat summary

Habitat

This flightless beetle is endemic to high-altitude fynbos vegetation on isolated mountain peaks in the Western Cape of South Africa. It inhabits specialized microhabitats within indigenous shrubland, typically found under stones and in leaf litter at elevations above 1,000 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Colophon stokoei classified as Vulnerable?
Colophon stokoei 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. Colophon stokoei faces severe habitat degradation from invasive alien plant species, particularly pine and eucalyptus plantations that alter the natural fynbos ecosystem structure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased fire frequency, which can destroy the specialized microhabitats this flightless beetle requires. The species' extremely limited distribution on isolated mountain peaks makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat modification.
Where does Colophon stokoei live?
Colophon stokoei 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 stokoei?
The main threats to Colophon stokoei 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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