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Pyrenacantha cordicula

Declining

Overview

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

Pyrenacantha cordicula faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture. Climate change compounds these threats by altering rainfall patterns essential for the forest ecosystems this climbing shrub requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing shrub inhabits the understory and canopy of tropical rainforests in West and Central Africa. It typically grows as a liana in primary and secondary forests, requiring the humid conditions and structural support provided by mature forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pyrenacantha cordicula classified as Endangered?
Pyrenacantha cordicula 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. Pyrenacantha cordicula faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture. Climate change compounds these threats by altering rainfall patterns essential for the forest ecosystems this climbing shrub requires.
Where does Pyrenacantha cordicula live?
Pyrenacantha cordicula occurs in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Ghana. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pyrenacantha cordicula?
The main threats to Pyrenacantha cordicula 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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