Lasiodiscus rozeirae
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.
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.