VUVulnerable
Sandpaper-leaf Sugarbush
Protea scabra
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PROTEACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sandpaper-leaf Sugarbush classified as Vulnerable?
Sandpaper-leaf Sugarbush 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 Sandpaper-leaf Sugarbush live?
Sandpaper-leaf Sugarbush occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sandpaper-leaf Sugarbush?
The main threats to Sandpaper-leaf Sugarbush are 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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