VU

Pierreodendron kerstingii

Unknown

Overview

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

Pierreodendron kerstingii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities across its West African range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate hampers natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this tree requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species inhabits moist tropical forests and forest margins in West Africa, typically occurring in areas with high rainfall and well-drained soils. It is found in both primary and secondary forest formations, often in transitional zones between dense forest and more open woodland.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pierreodendron kerstingii classified as Vulnerable?
Pierreodendron kerstingii 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. Pierreodendron kerstingii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities across its West African range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate hampers natural recovery. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this tree requires.
Where does Pierreodendron kerstingii live?
Pierreodendron kerstingii occurs in Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pierreodendron kerstingii?
The main threats to Pierreodendron kerstingii 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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