CR

Distylodon comptum

Unknown

Overview

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

Distylodon comptum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

Distylodon comptum inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical or subtropical terrestrial ecosystems, typically associated with particular soil types or vegetation communities. The species appears to have very specific ecological requirements that limit its distribution to small, fragmented areas.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Distylodon comptum classified as Critically Endangered?
Distylodon comptum 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. Distylodon comptum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Distylodon comptum live?
Distylodon comptum occurs in Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Distylodon comptum?
The main threats to Distylodon comptum 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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