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Marantochloa mildbraedii

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Overview

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

Marantochloa mildbraedii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Central African range. The species' dependence on intact forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture that fragment its habitat. Mining activities in Cameroon and Gabon have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions essential for this forest herb's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This forest herb inhabits the humid understory of lowland tropical rainforests in Central Africa, particularly in Cameroon and Gabon. It requires dense canopy cover and consistently moist soil conditions typical of primary and mature secondary forests.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Marantochloa mildbraedii classified as Endangered?
Marantochloa mildbraedii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Marantochloa mildbraedii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Central African range. The species' dependence on intact forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture that fragment its habitat. Mining activities in Cameroon and Gabon have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions essential for this forest herb's survival.
Where does Marantochloa mildbraedii live?
Marantochloa mildbraedii occurs in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Marantochloa mildbraedii?
The main threats to Marantochloa mildbraedii 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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