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Dissotis leonensis

Declining

Overview

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

Dissotis leonensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and mining activities across its limited range in Sierra Leone's highland regions. Deforestation for subsistence farming and commercial logging has fragmented its specialized montane habitat, while iron ore extraction operations have directly destroyed critical populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic herb inhabits montane grasslands and forest margins in the highlands of Sierra Leone, typically occurring at elevations above 1,000 meters. It grows in rocky outcrops and disturbed areas within the transition zones between forest and grassland ecosystems.

Forest· majorGrassland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dissotis leonensis classified as Endangered?
Dissotis leonensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Dissotis leonensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and mining activities across its limited range in Sierra Leone's highland regions. Deforestation for subsistence farming and commercial logging has fragmented its specialized montane habitat, while iron ore extraction operations have directly destroyed critical populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Dissotis leonensis live?
Dissotis leonensis occurs in Sierra Leone. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dissotis leonensis?
The main threats to Dissotis leonensis 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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