ENEndangered
Conophytum ricardianum
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Desert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in AIZOACEAE
Threatened in Namibia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Conophytum ricardianum classified as Endangered?
Conophytum ricardianum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Conophytum ricardianum live?
Conophytum ricardianum occurs in Namibia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Conophytum ricardianum?
The main threats to Conophytum ricardianum 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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