VUVulnerable
Channel-leaf Sugarbush
Protea scorzonerifolia
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PROTEACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Channel-leaf Sugarbush classified as Vulnerable?
Channel-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 Channel-leaf Sugarbush live?
Channel-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 Channel-leaf Sugarbush?
The main threats to Channel-leaf Sugarbush are 2.1, 2.2, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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