CR

Cupania radlkoferi

Declining

Overview

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

Cupania radlkoferi faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by human encroachment. Urban expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cupania radlkoferi inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, typically occurring in lowland and montane forest ecosystems. The species requires intact forest canopy and is associated with specific soil and moisture conditions that characterize undisturbed forest environments.

Savanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cupania radlkoferi classified as Critically Endangered?
Cupania radlkoferi 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. Cupania radlkoferi faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by human encroachment. Urban expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Where does Cupania radlkoferi live?
Cupania radlkoferi 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 Cupania radlkoferi?
The main threats to Cupania radlkoferi 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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