ENEndangered
Oval-leaf Adenanthos
Adenanthos ellipticus
DecliningVUAU
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· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSite/area managementInvasive/problematic species controlSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PROTEACEAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Oval-leaf Adenanthos classified as Endangered?
Oval-leaf Adenanthos is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Oval-leaf Adenanthos live?
Oval-leaf Adenanthos occurs in Australia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Oval-leaf Adenanthos?
The main threats to Oval-leaf Adenanthos are 7.1, 8.1, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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