ENEndangered
Maerua acuminata
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in CAPPARACEAE
Threatened in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
Why is Maerua acuminata classified as Endangered?
Maerua acuminata 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 Maerua acuminata live?
Maerua acuminata occurs in Mozambique, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Maerua acuminata?
The main threats to Maerua acuminata are 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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