VU

Tricalysia pedicellata

Unknown

Overview

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

Tricalysia pedicellata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat in the Eastern Arc Mountains. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for small-scale farming and timber extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this coffee family species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, typically occurring in moist forest understory environments at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires intact forest canopy cover and is associated with the unique endemic flora of these ancient mountain ranges.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tricalysia pedicellata classified as Vulnerable?
Tricalysia pedicellata 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. Tricalysia pedicellata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat in the Eastern Arc Mountains. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for small-scale farming and timber extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this coffee family species requires for survival.
Where does Tricalysia pedicellata live?
Tricalysia pedicellata occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tricalysia pedicellata?
The main threats to Tricalysia pedicellata 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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