VU

Garcinia afzelii

Unknown

Overview

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

Garcinia afzelii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, with logging operations targeting both the species directly for timber and destroying its forest habitat. Mining activities, particularly for minerals and oil palm plantations, have fragmented remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are eliminated.

Threat summary

Habitat

Garcinia afzelii inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests across West Africa, typically found in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall. The species occurs in both primary forest understory and forest edges, showing some tolerance for disturbed habitats but requiring forest cover for successful reproduction.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garcinia afzelii classified as Vulnerable?
Garcinia afzelii 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. Garcinia afzelii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, with logging operations targeting both the species directly for timber and destroying its forest habitat. Mining activities, particularly for minerals and oil palm plantations, have fragmented remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are eliminated.
Where does Garcinia afzelii live?
Garcinia afzelii 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 Garcinia afzelii?
The main threats to Garcinia afzelii 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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