VU

Teclea carpopunctifera

Unknown

Overview

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

Teclea carpopunctifera faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicine and timber extraction further reduce population numbers. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this forest-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical moist forests and forest margins in eastern Africa, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels. It is found in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often along forest edges and in clearings where it can access adequate sunlight.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Teclea carpopunctifera classified as Vulnerable?
Teclea carpopunctifera 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. Teclea carpopunctifera faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicine and timber extraction further reduce population numbers. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this forest-dependent species.
Where does Teclea carpopunctifera live?
Teclea carpopunctifera 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 Teclea carpopunctifera?
The main threats to Teclea carpopunctifera 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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