Euryops walterorum
CR

Euryops walterorum

Declining

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Overview

Euryops walterorum is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae that is endemic to Namibia. It is a critically endangered species found only on the plateau of Gamsberg Mountain.

Euryops walterorum faces severe threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation within its extremely restricted range in the Western Cape of South Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive alien plant species that compete for resources and alter the natural fynbos ecosystem structure. Urban development and agricultural expansion continue to encroach upon its limited habitat, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns and increased fire frequency that may exceed the species' natural adaptation capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Euryops walterorum is endemic to the fynbos vegetation of the Western Cape, South Africa, where it occurs in sandy soils on coastal flats and lower mountain slopes. The species is adapted to the Mediterranean-type climate and fire-prone ecosystems characteristic of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euryops walterorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Euryops walterorum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Euryops walterorum faces severe threats from habitat degradation and fragmentation within its extremely restricted range in the Western Cape of South Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive alien plant species that compete for resources and alter the natural fynbos ecosystem structure. Urban development and agricultural expansion continue to encroach upon its limited habitat, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns and increased fire frequency that may exceed the species' natural adaptation capacity.
Where does Euryops walterorum live?
Euryops walterorum occurs in Namibia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euryops walterorum?
The main threats to Euryops walterorum are 1.1, 7.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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