Gambeya azaguieana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gambeya azaguieana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited West African range. The species' restriction to primary and mature secondary forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion of forest land for cocoa plantations and subsistence farming. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration potential.
Habitat
Gambeya azaguieana is endemic to the tropical rainforests of West Africa, occurring primarily in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. The species inhabits primary and mature secondary forests in the Guinea-Congolian forest region, typically found in the understory and canopy of humid evergreen forests.
Other threatened species in SAPOTACEAE
Threatened in Côte d’Ivoire
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gambeya azaguieana classified as Endangered?
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