ENEndangered
Lebombo Cycad
Encephalartos lebomboensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Savanna· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in ZAMIACEAE
Threatened in Eswatini
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lebombo Cycad classified as Endangered?
Lebombo Cycad 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 Lebombo Cycad live?
Lebombo Cycad occurs in Eswatini, Mozambique, 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 Lebombo Cycad?
The main threats to Lebombo Cycad are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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