CR

Parinari argenteosericea

Declining

Overview

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

Parinari argenteosericea faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. Mining activities and logging operations have fragmented its remaining habitat, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to reduce forest cover. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat conversion.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests in West Africa, typically found in the understory and canopy layers. It occurs in both lowland and montane forest ecosystems, preferring areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parinari argenteosericea classified as Critically Endangered?
Parinari argenteosericea 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. Parinari argenteosericea faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. Mining activities and logging operations have fragmented its remaining habitat, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to reduce forest cover. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat conversion.
Where does Parinari argenteosericea live?
Parinari argenteosericea 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 Parinari argenteosericea?
The main threats to Parinari argenteosericea 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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