VU

Drypetes glabra

Unknown

Overview

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

Drypetes glabra faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its range in tropical Africa. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cash crops and subsistence farming, has reduced available forest habitat. Logging activities, both commercial and small-scale, further threaten remaining populations by removing mature trees and disrupting forest structure.

Threat summary

Habitat

Drypetes glabra inhabits tropical rainforests and moist deciduous forests across West and Central Africa. The species typically occurs in primary and secondary forest understory, preferring areas with well-drained soils and moderate to high canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Drypetes glabra classified as Vulnerable?
Drypetes glabra 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. Drypetes glabra faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its range in tropical Africa. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cash crops and subsistence farming, has reduced available forest habitat. Logging activities, both commercial and small-scale, further threaten remaining populations by removing mature trees and disrupting forest structure.
Where does Drypetes glabra live?
Drypetes glabra 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 Drypetes glabra?
The main threats to Drypetes glabra 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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