CR

Ouagapia ratusukuni

Declining

Overview

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

Ouagapia ratusukuni faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its limited range within the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced available habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change may further impact the montane forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, typically found in primary and secondary forest areas at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It appears to prefer dense canopy cover and may be associated with specific microhabitat conditions within these Afromontane forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ouagapia ratusukuni classified as Critically Endangered?
Ouagapia ratusukuni is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Ouagapia ratusukuni faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its limited range within the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern forests. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced available habitat, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change may further impact the montane forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Ouagapia ratusukuni live?
Ouagapia ratusukuni occurs in Fiji. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ouagapia ratusukuni?
The main threats to Ouagapia ratusukuni are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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