CR

Togo Red Jewel

Chlorocypha jejuna

Unknown

Overview

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

Chlorocypha jejuna faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African forest streams. Mining activities and water pollution from agricultural runoff have degraded the pristine forest stream habitats essential for this damselfly's aquatic larval development. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, with remaining populations isolated in small forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This damselfly inhabits pristine forest streams and small rivers within primary and secondary tropical rainforests of West Africa. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated flowing water with dense riparian vegetation that provides shade and maintains stable water temperatures.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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EN

Polychrome Jewel

Africocypha varicolor

Unknown
EN

Banded Jewel

Africocypha centripunctata

Unknown
EN

Rhinocypha hageni

Declining
EN

Rhinocypha orea

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Togo Red Jewel classified as Critically Endangered?
Togo Red Jewel 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. Chlorocypha jejuna faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African forest streams. Mining activities and water pollution from agricultural runoff have degraded the pristine forest stream habitats essential for this damselfly's aquatic larval development. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, with remaining populations isolated in small forest patches.
Where does Togo Red Jewel live?
Togo Red Jewel 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 Togo Red Jewel?
The main threats to Togo Red Jewel are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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