VUVulnerable
High-altitude Black Millipede
Doratogonus praealtus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in SPIROSTREPTIDAE
Threatened in Eswatini
Frequently asked questions
Why is High-altitude Black Millipede classified as Vulnerable?
High-altitude Black Millipede 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 High-altitude Black Millipede live?
High-altitude Black Millipede occurs in Eswatini, 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 High-altitude Black Millipede?
The main threats to High-altitude Black Millipede are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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