VU

Manilkara udoido

Declining

Overview

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

Manilkara udoido faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire where cocoa farming has fragmented much of its lowland forest habitat. Selective logging targets this valuable timber species for its durable wood, leading to population declines in accessible areas. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce remaining forest patches where this slow-growing tree species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Manilkara udoido inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and semi-deciduous forests in West Africa, typically occurring in primary and mature secondary forest formations. The species grows in well-drained soils at elevations from sea level to approximately 500 meters, often found in forest gaps and along forest edges.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Manilkara udoido classified as Vulnerable?
Manilkara udoido 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. Manilkara udoido faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire where cocoa farming has fragmented much of its lowland forest habitat. Selective logging targets this valuable timber species for its durable wood, leading to population declines in accessible areas. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce remaining forest patches where this slow-growing tree species occurs.
Where does Manilkara udoido live?
Manilkara udoido occurs in Palau. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Manilkara udoido?
The main threats to Manilkara udoido 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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