VU

Parinari metallica

Unknown

Overview

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

Parinari metallica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its West and Central African range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented its lowland forest habitat, while selective logging targets the species for its valuable timber. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Parinari metallica inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and gallery forests in West and Central Africa, typically growing in well-drained soils along riverbanks and forest edges. The species requires high humidity and consistent rainfall, making it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and climate variability.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parinari metallica classified as Vulnerable?
Parinari metallica 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. Parinari metallica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its West and Central African range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented its lowland forest habitat, while selective logging targets the species for its valuable timber. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent tree species.
Where does Parinari metallica live?
Parinari metallica occurs in Brunei, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Parinari metallica?
The main threats to Parinari metallica 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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