VU

Trema discolor

Declining

Overview

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

Trema discolor faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in tropical Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development, which fragment its forest habitat and reduce population connectivity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Trema discolor inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests, forest edges, and secondary growth areas across sub-Saharan Africa. The species typically occurs in lowland and montane forest ecosystems, often establishing in disturbed areas and forest clearings where it serves as a pioneer species in forest regeneration.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Trema discolor classified as Vulnerable?
Trema discolor 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. Trema discolor faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in tropical Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development, which fragment its forest habitat and reduce population connectivity. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Where does Trema discolor live?
Trema discolor 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 Trema discolor?
The main threats to Trema discolor 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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