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Peddiea puberula

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Peddiea puberula faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited South African range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and inland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized ecosystems this endemic shrub depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Peddiea puberula occurs in coastal fynbos, renosterveld, and transitional shrubland habitats in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa. The species typically grows in well-drained sandy or clay soils in areas with Mediterranean-type climate conditions.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Peddiea puberula classified as Endangered?
Peddiea puberula 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. Peddiea puberula faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited South African range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and inland habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized ecosystems this endemic shrub depends upon.
Where does Peddiea puberula live?
Peddiea puberula occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Peddiea puberula?
The main threats to Peddiea puberula 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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