CR

Tapura follii

Declining

Overview

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

Tapura follii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Guinean forests of West Africa. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this endemic tree species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tapura follii is endemic to the tropical rainforests of West Africa, specifically occurring in the Upper Guinean forest ecosystem. This species inhabits primary and secondary forest areas with high canopy cover and rich, well-drained soils typical of the region's biodiversity hotspot.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tapura follii classified as Critically Endangered?
Tapura follii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Tapura follii faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Guinean forests of West Africa. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this endemic tree species persists.
Where does Tapura follii live?
Tapura follii occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tapura follii?
The main threats to Tapura follii 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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