VU

Sabicea pedicellata

Declining

Overview

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

Sabicea pedicellata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across West and Central Africa. The species' restricted range and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation, while climate change may alter the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival in tropical forest understories.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sabicea pedicellata inhabits the understory of tropical rainforests and moist forest margins in West and Central Africa. The species requires humid, shaded conditions with rich organic soils typical of primary and secondary forest environments.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sabicea pedicellata classified as Vulnerable?
Sabicea pedicellata 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. Sabicea pedicellata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across West and Central Africa. The species' restricted range and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation, while climate change may alter the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival in tropical forest understories.
Where does Sabicea pedicellata live?
Sabicea pedicellata occurs in Cameroon, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sabicea pedicellata?
The main threats to Sabicea pedicellata 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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