Juttadinteria simpsonii
CR

Juttadinteria simpsonii

Declining

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Overview

Juttadinteria simpsonii is a species of succulent plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is a critically endangered species endemic to Namibia.

Juttadinteria simpsonii faces severe threats from mining activities and infrastructure development in its extremely restricted range in the Richtersveld region of South Africa. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and tiny population make it exceptionally vulnerable to any disturbance, with habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock and collection pressure from succulent enthusiasts further compromising its survival prospects.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered succulent is endemic to the arid quartz fields and rocky outcrops of the Richtersveld in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in extremely specialized microhabitats among quartzite stones and gravel plains, requiring specific soil chemistry and drainage conditions found only in this unique desert ecosystem.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Juttadinteria simpsonii classified as Critically Endangered?
Juttadinteria simpsonii 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. Juttadinteria simpsonii faces severe threats from mining activities and infrastructure development in its extremely restricted range in the Richtersveld region of South Africa. The species' highly specialized habitat requirements and tiny population make it exceptionally vulnerable to any disturbance, with habitat degradation from overgrazing by livestock and collection pressure from succulent enthusiasts further compromising its survival prospects.
Where does Juttadinteria simpsonii live?
Juttadinteria simpsonii occurs in Namibia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Juttadinteria simpsonii?
The main threats to Juttadinteria simpsonii are 3.2, 5.1, 5.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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