ENEndangered
Silver-leaf Spoon
Spatalla argentea
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in PROTEACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Silver-leaf Spoon classified as Endangered?
Silver-leaf Spoon is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Silver-leaf Spoon live?
Silver-leaf Spoon 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 Silver-leaf Spoon?
The main threats to Silver-leaf Spoon are 2.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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