VUVulnerable
Golden Gate Blue
Orachrysops montanus
Stable
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in LYCAENIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Golden Gate Blue classified as Vulnerable?
Golden Gate Blue 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 Golden Gate Blue live?
Golden Gate Blue occurs in 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 Golden Gate Blue?
The main threats to Golden Gate Blue are 1.1, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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