VUVulnerable
Marungu Cycad
Encephalartos marunguensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorSavanna· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in ZAMIACEAE
Threatened in Congo - Brazzaville
Frequently asked questions
Why is Marungu Cycad classified as Vulnerable?
Marungu Cycad 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 Marungu Cycad live?
Marungu Cycad occurs in Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, France, South Africa, 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 Marungu Cycad?
The main threats to Marungu Cycad are 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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