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Stephanopodium engleri

Declining

Overview

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

Stephanopodium engleri faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical Africa. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while logging operations directly destroy the mature forest canopy it depends upon. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns essential for this plant's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Stephanopodium engleri inhabits primary tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and mid-canopy layers of mature forest ecosystems. The species requires high humidity levels and stable forest conditions, making it highly dependent on intact forest cover.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stephanopodium engleri classified as Endangered?
Stephanopodium engleri 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. Stephanopodium engleri faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical Africa. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while logging operations directly destroy the mature forest canopy it depends upon. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns essential for this plant's reproductive cycles.
Where does Stephanopodium engleri live?
Stephanopodium engleri 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 Stephanopodium engleri?
The main threats to Stephanopodium engleri 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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