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Rinorea longistipulata

Declining

Overview

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

Rinorea longistipulata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture that fragment its habitat. Mining activities in several range countries pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and water pollution.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the understory of lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in areas with high humidity and dense canopy cover. It occurs in both primary and mature secondary forests across West and Central Africa, showing preference for well-drained soils in forest interiors.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rinorea longistipulata classified as Endangered?
Rinorea longistipulata is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Rinorea longistipulata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture that fragment its habitat. Mining activities in several range countries pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and water pollution.
Where does Rinorea longistipulata live?
Rinorea longistipulata 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 Rinorea longistipulata?
The main threats to Rinorea longistipulata 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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