VU

Loesenera kalantha

Unknown

Overview

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

Loesenera kalantha faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced suitable habitat, while the species' apparent narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the altitudinal zones where this species can survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests, typically occurring at higher elevations where cooler temperatures and specific moisture conditions create suitable microhabitats. It appears to require intact forest canopy and may be associated with particular plant communities or elevation ranges.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Loesenera kalantha classified as Vulnerable?
Loesenera kalantha 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. Loesenera kalantha faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have reduced suitable habitat, while the species' apparent narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially shifting the altitudinal zones where this species can survive.
Where does Loesenera kalantha live?
Loesenera kalantha occurs in Côte d’Ivoire, and Liberia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Loesenera kalantha?
The main threats to Loesenera kalantha 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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