ENEndangered
Conophytum saxetanum
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorDesert· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in AIZOACEAE
Threatened in Namibia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Conophytum saxetanum classified as Endangered?
Conophytum saxetanum 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 saxetanum live?
Conophytum saxetanum 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 saxetanum?
The main threats to Conophytum saxetanum 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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