VU

Grossera elongata

Unknown

Overview

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

Grossera elongata faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central African rainforests. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns essential for the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Grossera elongata inhabits the upper canopy of primary and mature secondary rainforests in West and Central Africa. The species requires high humidity levels and dense forest cover, typically occurring in areas with consistent rainfall and minimal human disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Grossera elongata classified as Vulnerable?
Grossera elongata 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. Grossera elongata faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central African rainforests. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns essential for the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Grossera elongata live?
Grossera elongata 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 Grossera elongata?
The main threats to Grossera elongata 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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