CR

Simirestis staudtii

Unknown

Overview

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

Simirestis staudtii faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central African rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact forest canopy systems. Logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting forest composition.

Threat summary

Habitat

Simirestis staudtii inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests in West and Central Africa, typically found in the forest canopy and understory layers. The species requires dense forest cover with high humidity and is particularly associated with areas of continuous forest connectivity.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Simirestis staudtii classified as Critically Endangered?
Simirestis staudtii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Simirestis staudtii faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central African rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact forest canopy systems. Logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting forest composition.
Where does Simirestis staudtii live?
Simirestis staudtii occurs in Cameroon, and Sierra Leone. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Simirestis staudtii?
The main threats to Simirestis staudtii are 1.1, 2.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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