VU

Tricalysia schliebenii

Unknown

Overview

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

Tricalysia schliebenii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restriction to montane forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from small-scale farming and timber extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to montane forests of the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It inhabits moist evergreen forest understory and forest edges, particularly in areas with dense canopy cover and rich organic soil layers.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tricalysia schliebenii classified as Vulnerable?
Tricalysia schliebenii 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 schliebenii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restriction to montane forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from small-scale farming and timber extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Where does Tricalysia schliebenii live?
Tricalysia schliebenii 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 schliebenii?
The main threats to Tricalysia schliebenii 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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