VU

sobo-sobo

Terminalia pellucida

Unknown

Overview

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

Terminalia pellucida faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire where cocoa farming has fragmented its forest habitat. Logging operations target this valuable timber species for its durable wood, leading to direct population decline. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for the species' reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sobo-sobo occurs in tropical moist forests and forest-savanna transition zones across West Africa, typically in areas with well-drained soils and annual rainfall between 1,200-2,000mm. The species is found from sea level to approximately 800 meters elevation, often in secondary forests and forest edges.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is sobo-sobo classified as Vulnerable?
sobo-sobo 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 pellucida faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West African range, particularly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire where cocoa farming has fragmented its forest habitat. Logging operations target this valuable timber species for its durable wood, leading to direct population decline. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for the species' reproductive cycles.
Where does sobo-sobo live?
sobo-sobo 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 sobo-sobo?
The main threats to sobo-sobo 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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