VU

Alloeochaete ulugurensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Alloeochaete ulugurensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities within its restricted montane forest range in the Uluguru Mountains of Tanzania. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small forest patches cannot sustain viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions essential for this endemic species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits montane forests of the Uluguru Mountains in Tanzania, typically found in cool, moist forest environments at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires intact forest canopy and specific microhabitat conditions that are characteristic of Eastern Arc Mountain forests.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Alloeochaete ulugurensis classified as Vulnerable?
Alloeochaete ulugurensis 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. Alloeochaete ulugurensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities within its restricted montane forest range in the Uluguru Mountains of Tanzania. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small forest patches cannot sustain viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions essential for this endemic species' survival.
Where does Alloeochaete ulugurensis live?
Alloeochaete ulugurensis 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 Alloeochaete ulugurensis?
The main threats to Alloeochaete ulugurensis 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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