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Ningbingia laurina

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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 laurina faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation within its restricted range in Western Australia's wheatbelt region. Agricultural expansion and land clearing for farming have reduced and isolated remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and grazing by introduced herbivores further compromise habitat quality. The species' limited dispersal ability makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions in fragmented landscapes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in remnant woodland and shrubland communities within Western Australia's wheatbelt region, typically growing in sandy or gravelly soils. It is associated with eucalyptus woodland understories and mixed shrubland vegetation that has largely been cleared for agricultural development.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ningbingia laurina classified as Vulnerable?
Ningbingia laurina 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 laurina faces significant pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation within its restricted range in Western Australia's wheatbelt region. Agricultural expansion and land clearing for farming have reduced and isolated remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and grazing by introduced herbivores further compromise habitat quality. The species' limited dispersal ability makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions in fragmented landscapes.
Where does Ningbingia laurina live?
Ningbingia laurina 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 laurina?
The main threats to Ningbingia laurina 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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