VU

Cuviera talbotii

Declining

Overview

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

Cuviera talbotii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Nigeria and Cameroon where palm oil plantations and subsistence farming continue to fragment its forest habitat. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it especially vulnerable to logging operations that target commercially valuable timber species. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for the forest ecosystems this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cuviera talbotii inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of West Africa, typically found in the understory of primary and mature secondary forests. The species requires dense canopy cover and is associated with humid forest environments at elevations below 800 meters.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cuviera talbotii classified as Vulnerable?
Cuviera talbotii 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. Cuviera talbotii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Nigeria and Cameroon where palm oil plantations and subsistence farming continue to fragment its forest habitat. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it especially vulnerable to logging operations that target commercially valuable timber species. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for the forest ecosystems this species requires.
Where does Cuviera talbotii live?
Cuviera talbotii occurs in Cameroon, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cuviera talbotii?
The main threats to Cuviera talbotii 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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