VU

Rytigynia eickii

Unknown

Overview

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

Rytigynia eickii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across Central Africa. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Rytigynia eickii inhabits tropical moist lowland forests and forest edges in Central Africa. The species typically occurs in secondary forest areas and forest margins where it can tolerate some degree of disturbance.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rytigynia eickii classified as Vulnerable?
Rytigynia eickii 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. Rytigynia eickii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across Central Africa. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on remaining populations.
Where does Rytigynia eickii live?
Rytigynia eickii occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rytigynia eickii?
The main threats to Rytigynia eickii 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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