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Keetia purpurascens

Declining

Overview

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

Keetia purpurascens faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat in West Africa. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on wild populations. Climate change is altering rainfall patterns in its native range, potentially affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Keetia purpurascens inhabits moist tropical forests and forest margins in West Africa, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forests. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of humid forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Keetia purpurascens classified as Endangered?
Keetia purpurascens is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Keetia purpurascens faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat in West Africa. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on wild populations. Climate change is altering rainfall patterns in its native range, potentially affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Keetia purpurascens live?
Keetia purpurascens occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Keetia purpurascens?
The main threats to Keetia purpurascens 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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