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Synsepalum tsounkpe

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Overview

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

Synsepalum tsounkpe faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat in West Africa. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation, while collection for traditional uses may further impact wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic West African tree inhabits humid tropical forests and forest margins, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forest ecosystems. It requires consistent moisture and shade conditions characteristic of lowland rainforest environments.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Synsepalum tsounkpe classified as Endangered?
Synsepalum tsounkpe 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. Synsepalum tsounkpe faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat in West Africa. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation, while collection for traditional uses may further impact wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Synsepalum tsounkpe live?
Synsepalum tsounkpe 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 Synsepalum tsounkpe?
The main threats to Synsepalum tsounkpe 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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