CR

Eugenia kameruniana

Unknown

Overview

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

Eugenia kameruniana faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Cameroon's coastal forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations targeting valuable timber species continue to degrade the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the lowland coastal forests of Cameroon, typically found in primary and secondary forest formations at elevations below 500 meters. It grows in the humid tropical forest zones characteristic of the Guinea-Congolian forest region, where it forms part of the diverse canopy structure.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eugenia kameruniana classified as Critically Endangered?
Eugenia kameruniana is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Eugenia kameruniana faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Cameroon's coastal forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations targeting valuable timber species continue to degrade the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.
Where does Eugenia kameruniana live?
Eugenia kameruniana occurs in Cameroon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eugenia kameruniana?
The main threats to Eugenia kameruniana 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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