Cordyla richardii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cordyla richardii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Senegal and Gambia where coastal development has fragmented remaining forest patches. Overharvesting of the species' nutritious fruits for local markets has reduced seed dispersal and natural regeneration, while prolonged droughts linked to climate variability have stressed remaining populations in marginal habitats.
Habitat
This West African tree species inhabits dry forests, woodland savannas, and gallery forests along seasonal watercourses, typically in areas receiving 400-1200mm annual rainfall. It occurs from sea level to approximately 500m elevation, often in sandy or lateritic soils where it forms part of the Sudano-Sahelian vegetation zone.
