ENEndangered
Eastern Cape Blue Cycad
Encephalartos horridus
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encephalartos_horridus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in ZAMIACEAE
Threatened in Belgium
Frequently asked questions
Why is Eastern Cape Blue Cycad classified as Endangered?
Eastern Cape Blue Cycad 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 Eastern Cape Blue Cycad live?
Eastern Cape Blue Cycad occurs in Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, New Zealand, and Norway (plus 5 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eastern Cape Blue Cycad?
The main threats to Eastern Cape Blue Cycad are 1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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