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Protea flavopilosa

Declining

Overview

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

Protea flavopilosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in the Western Cape. Invasive alien plant species, particularly Australian acacias and pines, compete aggressively for resources and alter the natural fire regimes essential for protea reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased fire frequency, which can disrupt the species' carefully timed regeneration cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the fynbos vegetation of the Western Cape, South Africa, typically occurring on sandy soils in coastal and mountain slopes. It thrives in fire-prone Mediterranean-climate shrublands characterized by nutrient-poor soils and seasonal rainfall patterns.

Forest· majorSavanna· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Protea flavopilosa classified as Endangered?
Protea flavopilosa 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. Protea flavopilosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in the Western Cape. Invasive alien plant species, particularly Australian acacias and pines, compete aggressively for resources and alter the natural fire regimes essential for protea reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased fire frequency, which can disrupt the species' carefully timed regeneration cycles.
Where does Protea flavopilosa live?
Protea flavopilosa occurs in Angola. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Protea flavopilosa?
The main threats to Protea flavopilosa 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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