CR

Dichapetalum letouzeyi

Unknown

Overview

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

Dichapetalum letouzeyi faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in Cameroon's coastal forests. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with logging operations targeting the mature forest canopy that provides essential growing conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the understory of lowland tropical rainforests in Cameroon's coastal region, typically growing in shaded areas beneath the forest canopy. It requires the humid microclimate and rich soils characteristic of mature primary forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Unknown

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dichapetalum letouzeyi classified as Critically Endangered?
Dichapetalum letouzeyi 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 letouzeyi faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in Cameroon's coastal forests. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with logging operations targeting the mature forest canopy that provides essential growing conditions.
Where does Dichapetalum letouzeyi live?
Dichapetalum letouzeyi 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 letouzeyi?
The main threats to Dichapetalum letouzeyi 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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