VUVulnerable
White Cave Velvet Worm
Peripatopsis alba
Unknown
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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
Other threatened species in PERIPATOPSIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is White Cave Velvet Worm classified as Vulnerable?
White Cave Velvet Worm 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 White Cave Velvet Worm live?
White Cave Velvet Worm 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 White Cave Velvet Worm?
The main threats to White Cave Velvet Worm are 5.2, 5.4, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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