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Merianthera eburnea

Declining

Overview

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

Merianthera eburnea faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. The species' restriction to primary forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion of forest land for cocoa plantations and subsistence farming. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Merianthera eburnea is endemic to the humid lowland rainforests of West Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. This species requires the dense canopy cover and consistent moisture levels found in primary tropical forest ecosystems.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Merianthera eburnea classified as Endangered?
Merianthera eburnea 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. Merianthera eburnea faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. The species' restriction to primary forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion of forest land for cocoa plantations and subsistence farming. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent plant's survival.
Where does Merianthera eburnea live?
Merianthera eburnea 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 Merianthera eburnea?
The main threats to Merianthera eburnea 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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