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Elephantorrhiza rangei

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Elephantorrhiza rangei faces severe pressure from overgrazing by livestock, particularly cattle and goats, which prevents natural regeneration and damages existing plants. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its already limited habitat in the arid regions of southern Africa. Climate change exacerbates these pressures by increasing drought frequency and intensity, further stressing this drought-adapted but vulnerable leguminous shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits arid and semi-arid savannas, thornveld, and rocky outcrops in southern Africa, particularly in Namibia and South Africa. It typically grows in well-drained soils on hillsides and rocky slopes where it can access deep groundwater through its extensive root system.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Elephantorrhiza rangei classified as Endangered?
Elephantorrhiza rangei 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. Elephantorrhiza rangei faces severe pressure from overgrazing by livestock, particularly cattle and goats, which prevents natural regeneration and damages existing plants. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its already limited habitat in the arid regions of southern Africa. Climate change exacerbates these pressures by increasing drought frequency and intensity, further stressing this drought-adapted but vulnerable leguminous shrub.
Where does Elephantorrhiza rangei live?
Elephantorrhiza rangei occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Elephantorrhiza rangei?
The main threats to Elephantorrhiza rangei are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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