VU

Drypetes henriquesii

Unknown

Overview

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

Drypetes henriquesii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in West and Central Africa. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cocoa and oil palm plantations, has reduced available forest habitat. Logging activities targeting both the species itself for timber and other valuable tree species further degrades its forest ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering rainfall patterns essential for tropical forest regeneration.

Threat summary

Habitat

Drypetes henriquesii inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forest areas in West and Central Africa. The species typically occurs in humid forest zones with well-drained soils, often found in forest gaps and edges where light penetration supports its growth requirements.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Drypetes henriquesii classified as Vulnerable?
Drypetes henriquesii 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 henriquesii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in West and Central Africa. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cocoa and oil palm plantations, has reduced available forest habitat. Logging activities targeting both the species itself for timber and other valuable tree species further degrades its forest ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering rainfall patterns essential for tropical forest regeneration.
Where does Drypetes henriquesii live?
Drypetes henriquesii 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 henriquesii?
The main threats to Drypetes henriquesii 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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