VU

Premna schliebenii

Unknown

Overview

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

Premna schliebenii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities throughout its limited range in coastal East Africa. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Coastal development and infrastructure projects pose additional threats to the remaining populations of this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

Premna schliebenii inhabits coastal forests and woodland areas in East Africa, typically growing in sandy soils near the coast. The species is adapted to the specific microclimate conditions of these coastal forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Premna schliebenii classified as Vulnerable?
Premna schliebenii 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. Premna schliebenii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities throughout its limited range in coastal East Africa. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Coastal development and infrastructure projects pose additional threats to the remaining populations of this endemic shrub.
Where does Premna schliebenii live?
Premna schliebenii occurs in Mozambique, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Premna schliebenii?
The main threats to Premna schliebenii 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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