Dombeya amaniensis
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.
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.
