VU

Placodiscus boya

Unknown

Overview

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

Placodiscus boya faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire where cocoa farming has fragmented its forest habitat. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it especially vulnerable to logging operations and forest degradation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns and forest composition in the region.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests in West Africa, typically found in the forest canopy and mid-story levels. It occurs in both intact forest areas and forest edges, showing some tolerance for moderately disturbed habitats.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Placodiscus boya classified as Vulnerable?
Placodiscus boya 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. Placodiscus boya faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire where cocoa farming has fragmented its forest habitat. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it especially vulnerable to logging operations and forest degradation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns and forest composition in the region.
Where does Placodiscus boya live?
Placodiscus boya occurs in Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Placodiscus boya?
The main threats to Placodiscus boya 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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