VUVulnerable
Sclerochiton apiculatus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in ACANTHACEAE
Threatened in Mozambique
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sclerochiton apiculatus classified as Vulnerable?
Sclerochiton apiculatus 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 Sclerochiton apiculatus live?
Sclerochiton apiculatus occurs in Mozambique, and 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 Sclerochiton apiculatus?
The main threats to Sclerochiton apiculatus are 1.1, 2.1, 2.1.1, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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