Phantom Wattle
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Phantom Wattle

Acacia phasmoides

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acacia_phasmoides

Overview

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

Habitat

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communications

Frequently asked questions

Why is Phantom Wattle classified as Endangered?
Phantom Wattle 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 Phantom Wattle live?
Phantom Wattle 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 Phantom Wattle?
The main threats to Phantom Wattle are 11.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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