VU

Anisophyllea ferruginea

Unknown

Overview

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

Anisophyllea ferruginea faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire where cocoa farming has fragmented its forest habitat. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species have degraded the canopy structure essential for this understory tree's survival. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce remaining forest patches, while climate change may alter the humid conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Anisophyllea ferruginea inhabits the understory of humid tropical rainforests in West Africa, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. This species requires the stable microclimate conditions found within intact forest canopies, including consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in ANISOPHYLLEACEAE

EN

Anisophyllea obtusifolia

Declining
EN

Anisophyllea obanica

Unknown
VU

Anisophyllea cabole

Unknown
CR

Anisophyllea impressinervia

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Anisophyllea ferruginea classified as Vulnerable?
Anisophyllea ferruginea 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. Anisophyllea ferruginea faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire where cocoa farming has fragmented its forest habitat. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species have degraded the canopy structure essential for this understory tree's survival. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce remaining forest patches, while climate change may alter the humid conditions this species requires.
Where does Anisophyllea ferruginea live?
Anisophyllea ferruginea 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 Anisophyllea ferruginea?
The main threats to Anisophyllea ferruginea 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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