Calpocalyx heitzii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calpocalyx heitzii faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and forest degradation across its limited range in Central Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that fragment its lowland forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to remaining populations, while the species' restricted distribution makes it especially susceptible to localized habitat loss.
Habitat
Calpocalyx heitzii is endemic to lowland tropical rainforests of Central Africa, typically occurring in primary and mature secondary forest environments. The species is associated with humid forest understory and mid-canopy layers in areas with high rainfall and stable forest cover.
