VUVulnerable
Peponium leucanthum
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in CUCURBITACEAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Peponium leucanthum classified as Vulnerable?
Peponium leucanthum 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 Peponium leucanthum live?
Peponium leucanthum 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 Peponium leucanthum?
The main threats to Peponium leucanthum are 2.1, 2.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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