niangon
VU

niangon

Heritiera utilis

Unknown

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Overview

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

Niangon faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for construction and furniture making across West and Central Africa. Slash-and-burn agriculture and expanding human settlements continue to fragment and destroy the lowland rainforest habitats where this species naturally occurs. The combination of slow growth rates and intensive harvesting has led to significant population declines, with mature reproductive trees becoming increasingly scarce in accessible areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Niangon occurs in primary and secondary lowland rainforests across West and Central Africa, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations up to 800 meters. The species thrives in the dense canopy layer of tropical moist forests, often found alongside other commercially valuable timber species in areas with high annual rainfall.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is niangon classified as Vulnerable?
niangon 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. Niangon faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for construction and furniture making across West and Central Africa. Slash-and-burn agriculture and expanding human settlements continue to fragment and destroy the lowland rainforest habitats where this species naturally occurs. The combination of slow growth rates and intensive harvesting has led to significant population declines, with mature reproductive trees becoming increasingly scarce in accessible areas.
Where does niangon live?
niangon 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 niangon?
The main threats to niangon 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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