VU

Lasiodiscus rozeirae

Unknown

Overview

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

Lasiodiscus rozeirae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat in West Africa. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection pressure for traditional uses may further impact wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this forest-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lasiodiscus rozeirae inhabits tropical moist forests and forest margins in West Africa, typically occurring in areas with high humidity and dense canopy cover. The species is associated with primary and secondary forest ecosystems where it grows in the understory layer.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lasiodiscus rozeirae classified as Vulnerable?
Lasiodiscus rozeirae 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. Lasiodiscus rozeirae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat in West Africa. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection pressure for traditional uses may further impact wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this forest-dependent species.
Where does Lasiodiscus rozeirae live?
Lasiodiscus rozeirae 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 Lasiodiscus rozeirae?
The main threats to Lasiodiscus rozeirae 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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