sakat
VU

sakat

Terminalia nitens

Unknown

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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.

Terminalia nitens faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its native range in West and Central Africa. Logging operations target this valuable timber species for its durable hardwood, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to fragment remaining forest habitats. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns critical for regeneration in already stressed populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sakat occurs in tropical moist forests and woodland savannas across West and Central Africa, typically in areas with well-drained soils and annual rainfall between 1,000-2,000mm. The species shows preference for forest edges and secondary growth areas, making it particularly vulnerable to human encroachment.

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Terminalia tetraphylla

Unknown
VU

sobo-sobo

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EN

Terminalia neglecta

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is sakat classified as Vulnerable?
sakat 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. Terminalia nitens faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its native range in West and Central Africa. Logging operations target this valuable timber species for its durable hardwood, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to fragment remaining forest habitats. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns critical for regeneration in already stressed populations.
Where does sakat live?
sakat 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 sakat?
The main threats to sakat 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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