ENEndangered
Jamesbrittenia merxmuelleri
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in SCROPHULARIACEAE
Threatened in Namibia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Jamesbrittenia merxmuelleri classified as Endangered?
Jamesbrittenia merxmuelleri 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Jamesbrittenia merxmuelleri live?
Jamesbrittenia merxmuelleri occurs in Namibia, 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 Jamesbrittenia merxmuelleri?
The main threats to Jamesbrittenia merxmuelleri are 1.1, 11.1, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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