VU

Napoleonaea egertonii

Declining

Overview

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

Napoleonaea egertonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire where cocoa farming and logging have fragmented its forest habitat. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it especially vulnerable to habitat conversion, while its limited distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering rainfall patterns essential for forest regeneration.

Threat summary

Habitat

Napoleonaea egertonii inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of West Africa, typically found in primary and mature secondary forest understory. The species requires humid forest conditions with consistent rainfall and is associated with well-drained soils in areas below 500 meters elevation.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Napoleonaea egertonii classified as Vulnerable?
Napoleonaea egertonii 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. Napoleonaea egertonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire where cocoa farming and logging have fragmented its forest habitat. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it especially vulnerable to habitat conversion, while its limited distribution increases extinction risk from localized threats. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering rainfall patterns essential for forest regeneration.
Where does Napoleonaea egertonii live?
Napoleonaea egertonii occurs in Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Napoleonaea egertonii?
The main threats to Napoleonaea egertonii 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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