VU

Meineckia capillipes

Unknown

Overview

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

Meineckia capillipes faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small forest patches cannot sustain viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Meineckia capillipes inhabits the understory of tropical rainforests and moist deciduous forests in West and Central Africa. The species requires areas with consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight, typically growing in forest gaps and along stream margins where soil conditions remain humid year-round.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meineckia capillipes classified as Vulnerable?
Meineckia capillipes 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. Meineckia capillipes faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small forest patches cannot sustain viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes that affect the delicate moisture balance required for this species' survival.
Where does Meineckia capillipes live?
Meineckia capillipes 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 Meineckia capillipes?
The main threats to Meineckia capillipes 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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