VUVulnerable
Cape Dwarf-Eelgrass
Nanozostera capensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies managementPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in ZOSTERACEAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cape Dwarf-Eelgrass classified as Vulnerable?
Cape Dwarf-Eelgrass 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 Cape Dwarf-Eelgrass live?
Cape Dwarf-Eelgrass occurs in Kenya, Madagascar, 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 Cape Dwarf-Eelgrass?
The main threats to Cape Dwarf-Eelgrass are 11.4, 5.4, 9.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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