VU

butoye

Leplaea mayombensis

Unknown

Overview

Leplaea mayombensis is a species of plant in the family Meliaceae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Uganda. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Leplaea mayombensis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central Africa's Mayombe forest region. Commercial logging, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and fragment the species' forest habitat, while its restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in tropical moist lowland forests of the Mayombe region, primarily in dense primary and secondary forest habitats with closed canopy cover. It is typically found in areas with rich, well-drained soils in the coastal forest belt of Central Africa.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is butoye classified as Vulnerable?
butoye 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. Leplaea mayombensis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central Africa's Mayombe forest region. Commercial logging, agricultural expansion, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and fragment the species' forest habitat, while its restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats.
Where does butoye live?
butoye occurs in Cameroon, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Global, and Uganda (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to butoye?
The main threats to butoye 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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