VUVulnerable
Pteronia spinulosa
Stable
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ASTERACEAE
Threatened in Namibia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pteronia spinulosa classified as Vulnerable?
Pteronia spinulosa 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 Pteronia spinulosa live?
Pteronia spinulosa occurs in Namibia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pteronia spinulosa?
The main threats to Pteronia spinulosa are 1.1, 11.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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