VUVulnerable
Golden Gate Seedpod Shieldback
Thoracistus aureoportalis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in TETTIGONIIDAE
Threatened in Lesotho
Frequently asked questions
Why is Golden Gate Seedpod Shieldback classified as Vulnerable?
Golden Gate Seedpod 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 Golden Gate Seedpod Shieldback live?
Golden Gate Seedpod Shieldback occurs in Lesotho, and 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 Golden Gate Seedpod Shieldback?
The main threats to Golden Gate Seedpod Shieldback are 11.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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