VU

Calycosiphonia macrochlamys

Declining

Overview

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

Calycosiphonia macrochlamys faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical Africa. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the availability of suitable forest environments where this species can establish and maintain viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the moisture-dependent ecosystems this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid tropical forests and woodland areas in equatorial Africa, typically found in areas with consistent moisture and dense canopy cover. It appears to prefer undisturbed forest environments with rich organic substrates.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Awareness & communications

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calycosiphonia macrochlamys classified as Vulnerable?
Calycosiphonia macrochlamys 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. Calycosiphonia macrochlamys faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical Africa. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced the availability of suitable forest environments where this species can establish and maintain viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the moisture-dependent ecosystems this species requires.
Where does Calycosiphonia macrochlamys live?
Calycosiphonia macrochlamys occurs in Cameroon, Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Ghana. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Calycosiphonia macrochlamys?
The main threats to Calycosiphonia macrochlamys 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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