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Terminalia neglecta

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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.

Terminalia neglecta faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in West Africa. Deforestation for cocoa plantations and subsistence farming has fragmented its remaining forest habitat, while logging operations target mature trees of this valuable timber species. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for reproduction and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species inhabits tropical moist forests and forest-savanna transition zones in West Africa, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 800 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often along forest edges and in gallery forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Terminalia neglecta classified as Endangered?
Terminalia neglecta 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. Terminalia neglecta faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in West Africa. Deforestation for cocoa plantations and subsistence farming has fragmented its remaining forest habitat, while logging operations target mature trees of this valuable timber species. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for reproduction and seedling establishment.
Where does Terminalia neglecta live?
Terminalia neglecta 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 Terminalia neglecta?
The main threats to Terminalia neglecta 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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