VU

Chytranthus obliquinervis

Unknown

Overview

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

Chytranthus obliquinervis faces primary threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as logging operations and palm oil plantations continue to reduce available forest cover. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of West Africa, typically found in primary and mature secondary forest environments. It requires humid forest conditions with dense canopy cover and is associated with areas of high rainfall and stable temperatures.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chytranthus obliquinervis classified as Vulnerable?
Chytranthus obliquinervis 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. Chytranthus obliquinervis faces primary threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as logging operations and palm oil plantations continue to reduce available forest cover. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Chytranthus obliquinervis live?
Chytranthus obliquinervis occurs in Kenya, Shimba Hills, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chytranthus obliquinervis?
The main threats to Chytranthus obliquinervis 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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