ENEndangered
Flats Silkypuff
Diastella proteoides
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· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PROTEACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Flats Silkypuff classified as Endangered?
Flats Silkypuff 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 Flats Silkypuff live?
Flats Silkypuff 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 Flats Silkypuff?
The main threats to Flats Silkypuff are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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