Placodiscus boya
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.
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.
