VU

Conophytum maughanii

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

Legislation

Frequently asked questions

Why is Conophytum maughanii classified as Vulnerable?
Conophytum maughanii 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 maughanii live?
Conophytum maughanii occurs in Namibia, and 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 maughanii?
The main threats to Conophytum maughanii are 11.1, 3.2, 5.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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