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Anonidium le-testui

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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.

Anonidium le-testui faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns and forest composition in its already restricted habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forest areas in West and Central Africa. It typically occurs in areas with high canopy cover and requires specific soil and moisture conditions for successful reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anonidium le-testui classified as Endangered?
Anonidium le-testui 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. Anonidium le-testui faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns and forest composition in its already restricted habitat.
Where does Anonidium le-testui live?
Anonidium le-testui occurs in Cameroon, Congo - Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Anonidium le-testui?
The main threats to Anonidium le-testui 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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