VU

Casearia kigeri

Unknown

Overview

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

Casearia kigeri faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat. The species' restricted range in East African montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-altitude ecosystem requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

Casearia kigeri is endemic to montane forest ecosystems in East Africa, typically occurring in moist highland forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy and is associated with well-drained soils in areas receiving consistent rainfall throughout the year.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Casearia kigeri classified as Vulnerable?
Casearia kigeri 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. Casearia kigeri faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat. The species' restricted range in East African montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-altitude ecosystem requirements.
Where does Casearia kigeri live?
Casearia kigeri 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 Casearia kigeri?
The main threats to Casearia kigeri 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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