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Hickelia africana

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Overview

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

Hickelia africana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its limited range in eastern and southern Africa. Habitat degradation from overgrazing by cattle and goats has fragmented populations, while conversion of grasslands to cropland continues to reduce available habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' preferred soil moisture conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Hickelia africana inhabits open grasslands, savanna margins, and rocky outcrops in semi-arid regions of eastern and southern Africa. The species typically occurs in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns between 400-800mm annually.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hickelia africana classified as Endangered?
Hickelia africana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Hickelia africana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its limited range in eastern and southern Africa. Habitat degradation from overgrazing by cattle and goats has fragmented populations, while conversion of grasslands to cropland continues to reduce available habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' preferred soil moisture conditions.
Where does Hickelia africana live?
Hickelia africana 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 Hickelia africana?
The main threats to Hickelia africana 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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