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Ningbingia australis

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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.

Ningbingia australis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southwestern Australia. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species continue to degrade the quality of its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within the southwestern Australian floristic region, typically occurring in sandy soils and heath communities with specific moisture and substrate requirements. It is restricted to small, fragmented patches of native vegetation that have escaped agricultural conversion.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ningbingia australis classified as Vulnerable?
Ningbingia australis 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. Ningbingia australis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southwestern Australia. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species continue to degrade the quality of its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Ningbingia australis live?
Ningbingia australis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ningbingia australis?
The main threats to Ningbingia australis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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