Delosperma gautengense

Delosperma gautengense, the Gold Reef sheepfig, is an endangered species of succulent endemic to the Magaliesberg mountain range in Gauteng, South Africa.

Range and habitat

Delosperma gautengense is found amongst rocky outcrops on south-facing slopes in Gold Reef mountain bushveld and Gauteng shale mountain bushveld habitat. It is restricted to the Magaliesberg and related mountain ridges near Pretoria.

Conservation status

The Gold Reef sheepfig is classified as Endangered in the IUCN Red List and Vulnerable in the SANBI Red List of South African Plants due to its small number of population groups, and threats from encroaching infrastructure development, livestock overgrazing, alien plant invasion and inappropriate fire management.