VUVulnerable
Epirinus bentoi
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Artificial - Terrestrial· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in SCARABAEIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Epirinus bentoi classified as Vulnerable?
Epirinus bentoi 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 Epirinus bentoi live?
Epirinus bentoi 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 Epirinus bentoi?
The main threats to Epirinus bentoi are 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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