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Cynometra fortuna-tironis

Declining

Overview

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

Cynometra fortuna-tironis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African coastal forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations target the mature forest canopy where this tree species thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that could disrupt the specific moisture conditions required for successful reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in lowland tropical rainforests of West Africa, typically in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall. It favors mature forest environments with well-developed canopy structure and rich, organic soils.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cynometra fortuna-tironis classified as Endangered?
Cynometra fortuna-tironis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Cynometra fortuna-tironis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African coastal forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations target the mature forest canopy where this tree species thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that could disrupt the specific moisture conditions required for successful reproduction.
Where does Cynometra fortuna-tironis live?
Cynometra fortuna-tironis occurs in Papua New Guinea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cynometra fortuna-tironis?
The main threats to Cynometra fortuna-tironis 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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