VU

Psydrax faulknerae

Unknown

Overview

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

Psydrax faulknerae faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in East Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and human settlement development, which directly reduces available forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Psydrax faulknerae inhabits moist montane forests and forest edges in East Africa, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. The species shows preference for areas with consistent moisture and partial canopy cover, often found along forest margins and in secondary growth areas.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psydrax faulknerae classified as Vulnerable?
Psydrax faulknerae 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. Psydrax faulknerae faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in East Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and human settlement development, which directly reduces available forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Psydrax faulknerae live?
Psydrax faulknerae occurs in Kenya, 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 Psydrax faulknerae?
The main threats to Psydrax faulknerae 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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