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Ardisia koupensis

Declining

Overview

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

Ardisia koupensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Guinean Highlands. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with small population sizes unable to withstand continued forest loss.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits montane forests and forest edges in the Guinean Highlands of West Africa. It typically grows in humid, shaded understory environments at moderate to high elevations.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ardisia koupensis classified as Endangered?
Ardisia koupensis 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. Ardisia koupensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Guinean Highlands. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with small population sizes unable to withstand continued forest loss.
Where does Ardisia koupensis live?
Ardisia koupensis 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 koupensis?
The main threats to Ardisia koupensis 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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