ENEndangered
Eastern Cape Rocky
Sandelia bainsii
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Province_rocky
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies reintroductionAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in ANABANTIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Eastern Cape Rocky classified as Endangered?
Eastern Cape Rocky 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 Rocky live?
Eastern Cape Rocky 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 Rocky?
The main threats to Eastern Cape Rocky are 1.1, 2.1, 7.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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