VU

Bridelia moonii

Unknown

Overview

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

Bridelia moonii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in East Africa. Deforestation for timber extraction and charcoal production has fragmented its forest habitat, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the understory vegetation essential for regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns affecting the species' moisture-dependent reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bridelia moonii occurs in dry deciduous forests and woodland savannas, typically at elevations between 500-1,500 meters. The species favors well-drained soils along forest edges and in gallery forests near seasonal watercourses.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bridelia moonii classified as Vulnerable?
Bridelia moonii 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. Bridelia moonii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in East Africa. Deforestation for timber extraction and charcoal production has fragmented its forest habitat, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the understory vegetation essential for regeneration. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns affecting the species' moisture-dependent reproductive cycles.
Where does Bridelia moonii live?
Bridelia moonii occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bridelia moonii?
The main threats to Bridelia moonii 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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