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Cynometra longipedicellata

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Overview

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

Cynometra longipedicellata faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African coastal forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities target the mature forest ecosystems it requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and coastal forest ecosystems in West Africa, typically occurring in mature forest stands with dense canopy cover. It requires well-drained soils and is associated with primary and old secondary forest habitats.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cynometra longipedicellata classified as Critically Endangered?
Cynometra longipedicellata 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. Cynometra longipedicellata faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African coastal forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities target the mature forest ecosystems it requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest patches.
Where does Cynometra longipedicellata live?
Cynometra longipedicellata 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 Cynometra longipedicellata?
The main threats to Cynometra longipedicellata 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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