CR

Dinklageella villiersii

Declining

Overview

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

Dinklageella villiersii faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities continue to degrade the remaining forest patches essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimate conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid lowland rainforests of West Africa, typically found in areas with dense canopy cover and high moisture levels. It requires undisturbed forest environments with specific microclimate conditions that support its ecological needs.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dinklageella villiersii classified as Critically Endangered?
Dinklageella villiersii 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. Dinklageella villiersii faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities continue to degrade the remaining forest patches essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid microclimate conditions this species requires.
Where does Dinklageella villiersii live?
Dinklageella villiersii occurs in Gabon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dinklageella villiersii?
The main threats to Dinklageella villiersii are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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