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Albizia plurijuga

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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.

Albizia plurijuga faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in eastern Africa. Deforestation for subsistence farming and commercial agriculture has fragmented remaining populations, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the woodland habitats this species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns in already marginal environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Albizia plurijuga occurs in dry woodland and wooded grassland habitats, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters in eastern Africa. The species favors well-drained soils in semi-arid regions where it forms part of the canopy layer in mixed Acacia-Commiphora woodland communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Albizia plurijuga classified as Endangered?
Albizia plurijuga is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Albizia plurijuga faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in eastern Africa. Deforestation for subsistence farming and commercial agriculture has fragmented remaining populations, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the woodland habitats this species requires. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns in already marginal environments.
Where does Albizia plurijuga live?
Albizia plurijuga 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 Albizia plurijuga?
The main threats to Albizia plurijuga 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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