CR

Cassipourea fanshawei

Unknown

Overview

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

Cassipourea fanshawei faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within West African rainforests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this tree species occurs. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with logging operations targeting the mature forest ecosystems it requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary rainforest environments in West Africa, typically occurring in the understory and canopy layers of humid tropical forests. It requires well-drained soils and is associated with mature forest ecosystems that provide the specific microclimate conditions necessary for its growth and reproduction.

Shrubland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cassipourea fanshawei classified as Critically Endangered?
Cassipourea fanshawei is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Cassipourea fanshawei faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within West African rainforests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining forest patches where this tree species occurs. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with logging operations targeting the mature forest ecosystems it requires for survival.
Where does Cassipourea fanshawei live?
Cassipourea fanshawei occurs in Zambia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cassipourea fanshawei?
The main threats to Cassipourea fanshawei 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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