VU

Searsia sp. nov. A

Unknown

Overview

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

Searsia sp. nov. A faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range, where agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment remaining natural vegetation. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while its recent taxonomic recognition suggests populations may have been declining undetected for years.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species typically occurs in semi-arid shrublands and rocky outcrops within its endemic range. It shows preference for well-drained soils on slopes and ridges where it forms part of the indigenous fynbos or succulent karoo vegetation communities.

Forest· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Semecarpus pubescens

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Amphipterygium adstringens

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Searsia sp. nov. A classified as Vulnerable?
Searsia sp. nov. A 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. Searsia sp. nov. A faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range, where agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment remaining natural vegetation. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while its recent taxonomic recognition suggests populations may have been declining undetected for years.
Where does Searsia sp. nov. A live?
Searsia sp. nov. A occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Searsia sp. nov. A?
The main threats to Searsia sp. nov. A 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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