VUVulnerable
Langeberg Pincushion
Leucospermum mundii
Stable
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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.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PROTEACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Langeberg Pincushion classified as Vulnerable?
Langeberg 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 Langeberg Pincushion live?
Langeberg 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 Langeberg Pincushion?
The main threats to Langeberg Pincushion are 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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