VU

Cassipourea atanganae

Unknown

Overview

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

Cassipourea atanganae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat in Cameroon. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while small population sizes increase extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the humid forest conditions this endemic tree requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits humid lowland and submontane forests in the Cross-Sanaga-Bioko coastal forests of Cameroon. It occurs in primary and secondary forest environments at elevations typically between 200-800 meters, requiring the moist conditions characteristic of West-Central African rainforest ecosystems.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cassipourea atanganae classified as Vulnerable?
Cassipourea atanganae 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. Cassipourea atanganae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat in Cameroon. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while small population sizes increase extinction risk from stochastic events. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the humid forest conditions this endemic tree requires for survival.
Where does Cassipourea atanganae live?
Cassipourea atanganae occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cassipourea atanganae?
The main threats to Cassipourea atanganae 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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