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Pavetta gossweileri

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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.

Pavetta gossweileri faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat in Angola. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub occurs in montane forest remnants and forest edges in the Angolan highlands. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters in areas with high rainfall and moderate temperatures.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pavetta gossweileri classified as Endangered?
Pavetta gossweileri is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Pavetta gossweileri faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat in Angola. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on remaining populations.
Where does Pavetta gossweileri live?
Pavetta gossweileri occurs in Angola. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pavetta gossweileri?
The main threats to Pavetta gossweileri 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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