VU

Rothmannia macrosiphon

Unknown

Overview

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

Rothmannia macrosiphon faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central African forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations target the mature forest canopies where this tree species thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns essential for the species' reproductive cycles and forest ecosystem stability.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rothmannia macrosiphon inhabits tropical rainforest understory and mid-canopy layers in West and Central Africa, typically found in primary and mature secondary forests with high humidity and consistent rainfall. The species requires well-drained soils and partial shade conditions characteristic of intact forest ecosystems.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rothmannia macrosiphon classified as Vulnerable?
Rothmannia macrosiphon 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. Rothmannia macrosiphon faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central African forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations target the mature forest canopies where this tree species thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns essential for the species' reproductive cycles and forest ecosystem stability.
Where does Rothmannia macrosiphon live?
Rothmannia macrosiphon 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 Rothmannia macrosiphon?
The main threats to Rothmannia macrosiphon 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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