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Christiana macrodon

Declining

Overview

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

Christiana macrodon faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across West Africa. Mining operations, particularly for gold and diamonds, have degraded significant portions of its range, while slash-and-burn farming practices continue to reduce available habitat. The species' limited dispersal ability makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Christiana macrodon inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests in West Africa, typically found in the understory and forest floor environments. The species shows preference for areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels characteristic of Guinea-Congolian forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Christiana macrodon classified as Endangered?
Christiana macrodon is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Christiana macrodon faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across West Africa. Mining operations, particularly for gold and diamonds, have degraded significant portions of its range, while slash-and-burn farming practices continue to reduce available habitat. The species' limited dispersal ability makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity.
Where does Christiana macrodon live?
Christiana macrodon 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 Christiana macrodon?
The main threats to Christiana macrodon 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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