VUVulnerable
Eastern Cape Cycad
Encephalartos altensteinii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in ZAMIACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Eastern Cape Cycad classified as Vulnerable?
Eastern Cape Cycad 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 Eastern Cape Cycad live?
Eastern Cape Cycad 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 Eastern Cape Cycad?
The main threats to Eastern Cape Cycad are 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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