CR

Gazania thermalis

Unknown

Overview

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

Gazania thermalis faces severe threats from geothermal development and infrastructure expansion around its specialized hot spring habitats. The species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to habitat modification, while invasive plant species compete for the limited suitable growing areas. Climate change poses additional risks by potentially altering the delicate thermal conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic South African species is restricted to specialized geothermal habitats around natural hot springs and thermal vents. It grows in the unique microclimate conditions created by geothermally heated soils and steam vents, typically on rocky outcrops and disturbed ground near thermal features.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gazania thermalis classified as Critically Endangered?
Gazania thermalis 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. Gazania thermalis faces severe threats from geothermal development and infrastructure expansion around its specialized hot spring habitats. The species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to habitat modification, while invasive plant species compete for the limited suitable growing areas. Climate change poses additional risks by potentially altering the delicate thermal conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Gazania thermalis live?
Gazania thermalis 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 Gazania thermalis?
The main threats to Gazania thermalis 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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