CR

Gaga harrisii

Unknown

Overview

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

Gaga harrisii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its already small habitat patches, while invasive plant species alter the native vegetation communities it depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within dry scrubland and rocky outcrops, typically found in areas with specific soil chemistry and moisture conditions. It requires undisturbed native vegetation communities with particular plant associations that provide both shelter and food resources.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gaga harrisii classified as Critically Endangered?
Gaga harrisii 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. Gaga harrisii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its already small habitat patches, while invasive plant species alter the native vegetation communities it depends upon.
Where does Gaga harrisii live?
Gaga harrisii 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 Gaga harrisii?
The main threats to Gaga harrisii 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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