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Phyllobolus chrysophthalmus

Assessor: Sarah Schumann

Sensitive in 2010
No
Family
Aizoaceae
Reason for the sensitivity status
A survey of online marketplaces indicated that this genus is not very popular in trade and that there is little demand. No particular South African species are known to be threatened by collection of wild individuals. Rarity and range restriction makes this species vulnerable to population loss. However as it is not thought to be threatened, were exploitation to occur, recruitment and recovery may be possible.
Exploitation extent
None - this species and its close relatives are not exploited, collected, traded or utilized in a targeted manner.
Justification and references

According to the SANBI Red List Assessment, this species is Rare as it is range restricted and not thought to be threatened (Raimondo & Desmet, 2008). A survey of online marketplaces indicated that this genus is not very popular in trade and that there is little demand. No particular South African species are known to be threatened by collection of wild individuals.

Raimondo, D. & Desmet, P.G. 2008. Phyllobolus chrysophthalmus Gerbaulet & Struck. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Population vulnerability
Population is not vulnerable: size is > 2500 mature individuals, AND the number of known subpopulations is > 5 AND range > 100km2
Justification and references

This taxon has an extent of occurrence of less than 500 km² (Raimondo & Desmet, 2008). Further population data on this species is not available.

Raimondo, D. & Desmet, P.G. 2008. Phyllobolus chrysophthalmus Gerbaulet & Struck. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Targeted demographics
Mature (breeding) and immature individuals are not killed, are not significantly weakened (the harvesting methods do not do harm), and are not permanently removed from the wild.
Regeneration potential
This species has a fast population growth rate, and there is a good chance the wild populations will recover from exploitation.
Justification and references

Rarity and range restriction (Raimondo & Desmet, 2008) makes this species vulnerable to population loss. However specific population data on this species is not available and as it is not thought to be threatened, were exploitation to occur recruitment and recovery may be possible.

Raimondo, D. & Desmet, P.G. 2008. Phyllobolus chrysophthalmus Gerbaulet & Struck. National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. 

Reference file
Search Results for “Phyllobolus” – Lifestyle Seeds.pdf164.23 KB
Phyllobolus chrysophthalmus Threatened Species Programme _ SANBI Red List of South African Plants.pdf531.97 KB