VU

Strombosiopsis sp. nov. 'pentamera'

Stable

Overview

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

Strombosiopsis sp. nov. 'pentamera' faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical forest ecosystems. The species' apparent narrow distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats such as logging operations and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the forest microhabitats this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical forest environments, likely occupying specific microhabitats within primary or secondary forest systems. The 'pentamera' designation suggests it may have particular ecological requirements that restrict its distribution to suitable forest patches.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

Other threatened species in STROMBOSIACEAE

EN

Strombosiopsis nana

Unknown
EN

Strombosia gossweileri

Unknown

Threatened in Kenya

VU

Panicum pinifolium

Unknown
VU

Aidia abeidii

Unknown
EN

Black-fronted Spurfowl

Pternistis atrifrons

Declining
VU

Zanthoxylum mildbraedii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Strombosiopsis sp. nov. 'pentamera' classified as Vulnerable?
Strombosiopsis sp. nov. 'pentamera' 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. Strombosiopsis sp. nov. 'pentamera' faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical forest ecosystems. The species' apparent narrow distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats such as logging operations and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional risk through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the forest microhabitats this species depends upon.
Where does Strombosiopsis sp. nov. 'pentamera' live?
Strombosiopsis sp. nov. 'pentamera' occurs in Kenya. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Strombosiopsis sp. nov. 'pentamera'?
The main threats to Strombosiopsis sp. nov. 'pentamera' 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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