VUVulnerable
Rytigynia ruwenzoriensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in RUBIACEAE
Threatened in Burundi
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rytigynia ruwenzoriensis classified as Vulnerable?
Rytigynia ruwenzoriensis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Rytigynia ruwenzoriensis live?
Rytigynia ruwenzoriensis occurs in Burundi, Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, Rwanda, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rytigynia ruwenzoriensis?
The main threats to Rytigynia ruwenzoriensis are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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