ENEndangered
Sciaphila africana
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
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Threatened in Côte d’Ivoire
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sciaphila africana classified as Endangered?
Sciaphila africana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sciaphila africana live?
Sciaphila africana occurs in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Liberia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sciaphila africana?
The main threats to Sciaphila africana are 2.1, 5.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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