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Aphanocalyx hedinii

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Overview

Aphanocalyx hedinii is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Cameroon. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Aphanocalyx hedinii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The species' restriction to a small area of lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation. Mining activities and logging operations continue to reduce the quality and extent of remaining forest patches, while the lack of effective protected area coverage leaves populations exposed to further decline.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aphanocalyx hedinii is endemic to lowland tropical rainforests in the Democratic Republic of Congo, occurring in primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations below 500 meters. The species appears to require intact forest canopy and is associated with areas of high rainfall and humidity typical of Central African rainforest ecosystems.

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CR

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Senna saeri

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aphanocalyx hedinii classified as Critically Endangered?
Aphanocalyx hedinii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Aphanocalyx hedinii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The species' restriction to a small area of lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation. Mining activities and logging operations continue to reduce the quality and extent of remaining forest patches, while the lack of effective protected area coverage leaves populations exposed to further decline.
Where does Aphanocalyx hedinii live?
Aphanocalyx hedinii occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aphanocalyx hedinii?
The main threats to Aphanocalyx hedinii are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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