CR

Dichapetalum korupinum

Unknown

Overview

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

Dichapetalum korupinum faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Korup region of Cameroon. The species' restriction to lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion of forest land for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming. Its small population size and narrow geographic distribution mean that even localized habitat destruction could drive the species to extinction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dichapetalum korupinum is endemic to the lowland tropical rainforests of the Korup National Park region in southwestern Cameroon. The species occurs in primary and mature secondary forest at elevations below 500 meters, typically in areas with high humidity and dense canopy cover.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Unknown

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dichapetalum korupinum classified as Critically Endangered?
Dichapetalum korupinum 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. Dichapetalum korupinum faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Korup region of Cameroon. The species' restriction to lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion of forest land for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming. Its small population size and narrow geographic distribution mean that even localized habitat destruction could drive the species to extinction.
Where does Dichapetalum korupinum live?
Dichapetalum korupinum occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dichapetalum korupinum?
The main threats to Dichapetalum korupinum 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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