VU

Dombeya amaniensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Dombeya amaniensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic tree requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane forests in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, typically growing in moist, high-altitude forest environments between 1,200-2,000 meters elevation. It requires the specific climatic conditions found in these ancient mountain forests, including consistent moisture and moderate temperatures.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dombeya amaniensis classified as Vulnerable?
Dombeya amaniensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Dombeya amaniensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic tree requires for survival.
Where does Dombeya amaniensis live?
Dombeya amaniensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dombeya amaniensis?
The main threats to Dombeya amaniensis 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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