VU

Drypetes nervosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Drypetes nervosa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its range in tropical Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it depends on mature forest ecosystems that are increasingly fragmented. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes that affect the species' reproductive cycles and forest habitat stability.

Threat summary

Habitat

Drypetes nervosa 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 rich, well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Drypetes nervosa classified as Vulnerable?
Drypetes nervosa 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 nervosa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its range in tropical Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it depends on mature forest ecosystems that are increasingly fragmented. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes that affect the species' reproductive cycles and forest habitat stability.
Where does Drypetes nervosa live?
Drypetes nervosa 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 nervosa?
The main threats to Drypetes nervosa 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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