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Psydrax ficiformis

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Overview

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

Psydrax ficiformis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in eastern Africa. Deforestation for subsistence farming and commercial agriculture has fragmented its forest habitat, while overgrazing by livestock degrades remaining woodland areas. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns critical for this species' reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry woodland and forest margins in eastern Africa, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns. It is found in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often along forest edges and in woodland clearings.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psydrax ficiformis classified as Endangered?
Psydrax ficiformis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Psydrax ficiformis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in eastern Africa. Deforestation for subsistence farming and commercial agriculture has fragmented its forest habitat, while overgrazing by livestock degrades remaining woodland areas. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns critical for this species' reproductive cycles.
Where does Psydrax ficiformis live?
Psydrax ficiformis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psydrax ficiformis?
The main threats to Psydrax ficiformis 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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