VU

Staudtia pterocarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Staudtia pterocarpa faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for construction and furniture making. Slash-and-burn agriculture continues to fragment its remaining forest habitat across Central and West Africa. Mining activities and infrastructure development further reduce available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the rainfall patterns essential for this rainforest species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Staudtia pterocarpa inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests across Central and West Africa, typically growing in well-drained soils of lowland and submontane forests. This large canopy tree requires high humidity and consistent rainfall, thriving in the dense forest ecosystems of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Staudtia pterocarpa classified as Vulnerable?
Staudtia pterocarpa 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. Staudtia pterocarpa faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for construction and furniture making. Slash-and-burn agriculture continues to fragment its remaining forest habitat across Central and West Africa. Mining activities and infrastructure development further reduce available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the rainfall patterns essential for this rainforest species.
Where does Staudtia pterocarpa live?
Staudtia pterocarpa occurs in São Tomé & Príncipe. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Staudtia pterocarpa?
The main threats to Staudtia pterocarpa 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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