CR

Ardisia dom

Declining

Overview

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

Ardisia dom faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation for palm oil plantations and logging activities fragmenting remaining forest patches. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ardisia dom inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forest areas, typically found in the understory of humid forest environments. The species shows preference for areas with consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight beneath the forest canopy.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementAwareness & communications

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ardisia dom classified as Critically Endangered?
Ardisia dom 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. Ardisia dom faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation for palm oil plantations and logging activities fragmenting remaining forest patches. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Ardisia dom live?
Ardisia dom 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 Ardisia dom?
The main threats to Ardisia dom 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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