Parinari parvifolia
CR

Parinari parvifolia

Unknown

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Leonardo Álvarez-Alcázar, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Leonardo Álvarez-Alcázar

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Parinari parvifolia is a lowland forest tree confined to fragmented sites in coastal East Africa, where its populations have been severely reduced by clearance of native forest for agriculture, charcoal production, and settlement expansion. Because remaining subpopulations are small and isolated, localized logging and fire further diminish reproductive adults and limit natural regeneration. The species' restricted range and ongoing habitat conversion place it at critical risk of extinction in the wild.

Threat summary

Habitat

The species occurs in lowland coastal and riverine forest fragments in East Africa, typically on well-drained sandy or loamy soils within evergreen or semi-deciduous forest patches.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parinari parvifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Parinari parvifolia is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Parinari parvifolia is a lowland forest tree confined to fragmented sites in coastal East Africa, where its populations have been severely reduced by clearance of native forest for agriculture, charcoal production, and settlement expansion. Because remaining subpopulations are small and isolated, localized logging and fire further diminish reproductive adults and limit natural regeneration. The species' restricted range and ongoing habitat conversion place it at critical risk of extinction in the wild.
Where does Parinari parvifolia live?
Parinari parvifolia occurs in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Parinari parvifolia?
The main threats to Parinari parvifolia are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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