VU

Cryptolepis macrophylla

Unknown

Overview

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

Cryptolepis macrophylla faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across West and Central Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to deforestation for cocoa plantations and subsistence farming. Climate change compounds these threats by altering rainfall patterns essential for the moist forest ecosystems where this climbing shrub thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing shrub inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges across West and Central Africa, typically growing in the understory and forest margins. It requires humid conditions and partial shade provided by the forest canopy, making it dependent on intact forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cryptolepis macrophylla classified as Vulnerable?
Cryptolepis macrophylla is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Cryptolepis macrophylla faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across West and Central Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to deforestation for cocoa plantations and subsistence farming. Climate change compounds these threats by altering rainfall patterns essential for the moist forest ecosystems where this climbing shrub thrives.
Where does Cryptolepis macrophylla live?
Cryptolepis macrophylla 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 Cryptolepis macrophylla?
The main threats to Cryptolepis macrophylla 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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