ENEndangered
Pondo Poison Pea
Tephrosia pondoensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorGrassland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pondo Poison Pea classified as Endangered?
Pondo Poison Pea 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 Pondo Poison Pea live?
Pondo Poison Pea 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 Pondo Poison Pea?
The main threats to Pondo Poison Pea are 2.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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