VU

Neohemsleya usambarensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Neohemsleya usambarensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small forest patches become isolated and unable to support viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the montane forests of the Usambara Mountains in northeastern Tanzania, typically occurring in moist forest understory at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It requires the cool, humid conditions characteristic of East African montane forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Neohemsleya usambarensis classified as Vulnerable?
Neohemsleya usambarensis 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. Neohemsleya usambarensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities in the Usambara Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small forest patches become isolated and unable to support viable populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Neohemsleya usambarensis live?
Neohemsleya usambarensis 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 Neohemsleya usambarensis?
The main threats to Neohemsleya usambarensis 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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