CR

Cynometra ulugurensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Cynometra ulugurensis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Uluguru Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restricted distribution to montane forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from subsistence farming and charcoal production. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species is restricted to montane forests in the Uluguru Mountains of Tanzania, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It inhabits moist evergreen forest environments with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns characteristic of East African montane ecosystems.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cynometra ulugurensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Cynometra ulugurensis 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 ulugurensis faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Uluguru Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restricted distribution to montane forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from subsistence farming and charcoal production. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Cynometra ulugurensis live?
Cynometra ulugurensis occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cynometra ulugurensis?
The main threats to Cynometra ulugurensis 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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