CR

Cassipourea korupensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Cassipourea korupensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Korup region of Cameroon. The species' restriction to lowland rainforest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to degrade the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cassipourea korupensis is endemic to the lowland rainforests of the Korup region in southwestern Cameroon. This tree species occurs in primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations below 500 meters, typically in areas with high rainfall and humid conditions characteristic of the Guinea-Congolian forest zone.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cassipourea korupensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Cassipourea korupensis 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 korupensis faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Korup region of Cameroon. The species' restriction to lowland rainforest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to degrade the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree occurs.
Where does Cassipourea korupensis live?
Cassipourea korupensis 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 korupensis?
The main threats to Cassipourea korupensis 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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