VU

Yellow Afzelia

Afzelia bipindensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Afzelia bipindensis faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for furniture and construction. Slash-and-burn agriculture and expanding human settlements continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat across Central and West Africa. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make recovery particularly challenging once populations are depleted.

Threat summary

Habitat

Afzelia bipindensis inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and semi-deciduous forests across Central and West Africa, typically growing in well-drained soils. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often forming part of the forest canopy in areas with annual rainfall between 1,200-2,000mm.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Yellow Afzelia classified as Vulnerable?
Yellow Afzelia 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. Afzelia bipindensis faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for furniture and construction. Slash-and-burn agriculture and expanding human settlements continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat across Central and West Africa. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make recovery particularly challenging once populations are depleted.
Where does Yellow Afzelia live?
Yellow Afzelia occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Yellow Afzelia?
The main threats to Yellow Afzelia 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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