VU

Psydrax kibuwae

Unknown

Overview

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

Psydrax kibuwae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation throughout its limited range in East Africa's montane regions. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this montane forest specialist.

Threat summary

Habitat

Psydrax kibuwae is endemic to montane forest ecosystems in East Africa, typically occurring in moist highland forests between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. The species requires intact forest canopy and is associated with well-drained soils in areas receiving consistent rainfall throughout the year.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psydrax kibuwae classified as Vulnerable?
Psydrax kibuwae 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 kibuwae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation throughout its limited range in East Africa's montane regions. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns essential for this montane forest specialist.
Where does Psydrax kibuwae live?
Psydrax kibuwae 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 kibuwae?
The main threats to Psydrax kibuwae 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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