VUVulnerable
Star Spiderhead
Serruria stellata
Stable
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
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PROTEACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Star Spiderhead classified as Vulnerable?
Star Spiderhead 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 Star Spiderhead live?
Star Spiderhead 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 Star Spiderhead?
The main threats to Star Spiderhead are 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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