ENEndangered
Pondo Silky-bark
Maytenus abbottii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CELASTRACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pondo Silky-bark classified as Endangered?
Pondo Silky-bark 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 Pondo Silky-bark live?
Pondo Silky-bark 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 Pondo Silky-bark?
The main threats to Pondo Silky-bark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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