VU

Antrocaryon micraster

Unknown

Overview

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

Antrocaryon micraster faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Cameroon and Gabon where logging operations target its primary forest habitat. The species' slow growth rate and limited dispersal ability make populations especially vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its valuable timber makes it a target for selective harvesting.

Threat summary

Habitat

Antrocaryon micraster is endemic to the dense tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa, primarily occurring in primary and mature secondary forests. The species thrives in humid lowland forests with well-drained soils, typically found at elevations below 800 meters.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in ANACARDIACEAE

VU

Semecarpus pubescens

Unknown
EN

Semecarpus subracemosus

Unknown
VU

Semecarpus calcicola

Stable
VU

Amphipterygium adstringens

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Antrocaryon micraster classified as Vulnerable?
Antrocaryon micraster 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. Antrocaryon micraster faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Cameroon and Gabon where logging operations target its primary forest habitat. The species' slow growth rate and limited dispersal ability make populations especially vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its valuable timber makes it a target for selective harvesting.
Where does Antrocaryon micraster live?
Antrocaryon micraster 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 Antrocaryon micraster?
The main threats to Antrocaryon micraster 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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