VU

Ningbingia octava

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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 octava faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in Western Australia. Mining activities and associated infrastructure development pose additional threats to remaining populations. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns in the region, potentially affecting the species' specialized habitat requirements and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within the semi-arid regions of southwestern Western Australia, typically associated with specific soil types and vegetation communities. It requires particular moisture and temperature conditions that are found in limited geographic areas within its range.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ningbingia octava classified as Vulnerable?
Ningbingia octava 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 octava faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in Western Australia. Mining activities and associated infrastructure development pose additional threats to remaining populations. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns in the region, potentially affecting the species' specialized habitat requirements and reproductive success.
Where does Ningbingia octava live?
Ningbingia octava 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 octava?
The main threats to Ningbingia octava 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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