VU

Ouratea quintasii

Unknown

Overview

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

Ouratea quintasii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat in West Africa. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation, while climate change poses additional stress through altered rainfall patterns affecting forest composition. Mining operations in the region further threaten the integrity of its ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ouratea quintasii inhabits tropical rainforests and gallery forests in West Africa, typically found in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often along forest edges and in clearings where light penetration supports its growth requirements.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ouratea quintasii classified as Vulnerable?
Ouratea quintasii 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. Ouratea quintasii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat in West Africa. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation, while climate change poses additional stress through altered rainfall patterns affecting forest composition. Mining operations in the region further threaten the integrity of its ecosystem.
Where does Ouratea quintasii live?
Ouratea quintasii 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 Ouratea quintasii?
The main threats to Ouratea quintasii 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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