CR

Kupea jonii

Unknown

Overview

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

Kupea jonii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are also degrading the quality of remaining habitat patches, further reducing available resources for this critically endangered species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Kupea jonii inhabits specialized microhabitats within native vegetation communities, typically in areas with specific soil and moisture conditions. The species requires undisturbed habitat with particular plant associations that provide essential resources for survival and reproduction.

Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Panicum pinifolium

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Aidia abeidii

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Meineckia stipularis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kupea jonii classified as Critically Endangered?
Kupea jonii 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. Kupea jonii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Invasive plant species are also degrading the quality of remaining habitat patches, further reducing available resources for this critically endangered species.
Where does Kupea jonii live?
Kupea jonii 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 Kupea jonii?
The main threats to Kupea jonii 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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