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Chrysophyllum wilsonii

Declining

Overview

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

Chrysophyllum wilsonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations target the mature forest canopy where this tree species thrives. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for the species' reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests of West Africa, typically occurring in the upper canopy of humid lowland forests. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of equatorial forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chrysophyllum wilsonii classified as Endangered?
Chrysophyllum wilsonii 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. Chrysophyllum wilsonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations target the mature forest canopy where this tree species thrives. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for the species' reproductive cycles.
Where does Chrysophyllum wilsonii live?
Chrysophyllum wilsonii 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 Chrysophyllum wilsonii?
The main threats to Chrysophyllum wilsonii 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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