VUVulnerable
Mountain Zebra
Equus zebra
Increasing
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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.
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in EQUIDAE
Threatened in Angola
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mountain Zebra classified as Vulnerable?
Mountain Zebra 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 Mountain Zebra live?
Mountain Zebra occurs in Angola, Namibia, and 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 Mountain Zebra?
The main threats to Mountain Zebra are 11.2, 12.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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