VUVulnerable
Conophytum hammeri
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in AIZOACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Conophytum hammeri classified as Vulnerable?
Conophytum hammeri 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Conophytum hammeri live?
Conophytum hammeri occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Conophytum hammeri?
The main threats to Conophytum hammeri are 11.1, 5.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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