VUVulnerable
Flat-necked Shieldback
Arytropteris basalis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major
Other threatened species in TETTIGONIIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Flat-necked Shieldback classified as Vulnerable?
Flat-necked Shieldback 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 Flat-necked Shieldback live?
Flat-necked Shieldback 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 Flat-necked Shieldback?
The main threats to Flat-necked Shieldback are 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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