VU

Lobelia hereroensis

Stable

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Lobelia hereroensis faces significant pressure from overgrazing by livestock, particularly cattle and goats, which damages its specialized rocky habitat and reduces reproductive success. Mining activities and quarrying operations in the Erongo Mountains pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and fragmentation. Climate change may exacerbate these pressures by altering precipitation patterns in its already arid environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Namibian species inhabits rocky outcrops, granite inselbergs, and crevices in the Erongo Mountains region. It grows in specialized microhabitats among granite boulders and cliff faces, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters in semi-arid conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lobelia hereroensis classified as Vulnerable?
Lobelia hereroensis 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. Lobelia hereroensis faces significant pressure from overgrazing by livestock, particularly cattle and goats, which damages its specialized rocky habitat and reduces reproductive success. Mining activities and quarrying operations in the Erongo Mountains pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and fragmentation. Climate change may exacerbate these pressures by altering precipitation patterns in its already arid environment.
Where does Lobelia hereroensis live?
Lobelia hereroensis 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 Lobelia hereroensis?
The main threats to Lobelia hereroensis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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