CR

Coleochloa domensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Coleochloa domensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered grass species is endemic to specific montane grassland and rocky outcrop habitats at high elevations. It typically occurs in specialized microhabitats with particular soil and moisture conditions that are highly sensitive to disturbance.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coleochloa domensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Coleochloa domensis 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. Coleochloa domensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.
Where does Coleochloa domensis live?
Coleochloa domensis 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 Coleochloa domensis?
The main threats to Coleochloa domensis 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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