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Rinorea deflexa

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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.

Rinorea deflexa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture that fragment its habitat. Mining activities in several range countries pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This understory shrub inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically growing in shaded conditions beneath the forest canopy. It occurs in both primary and mature secondary forests across West and Central Africa, showing preference for areas with consistent moisture and minimal disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rinorea deflexa classified as Endangered?
Rinorea deflexa 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. Rinorea deflexa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. The species' dependence on intact forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture that fragment its habitat. Mining activities in several range countries pose additional localized threats to remaining populations.
Where does Rinorea deflexa live?
Rinorea deflexa 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 Rinorea deflexa?
The main threats to Rinorea deflexa 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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