VUVulnerable
Gordon's Bay Pincushion
Leucospermum bolusii
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PROTEACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gordon's Bay Pincushion classified as Vulnerable?
Gordon's Bay Pincushion 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 Gordon's Bay Pincushion live?
Gordon's Bay Pincushion occurs in 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 Gordon's Bay Pincushion?
The main threats to Gordon's Bay Pincushion are 1.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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