VU

Entandrophragma utile

Unknown

Overview

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

Entandrophragma utile faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for furniture and construction. Slash-and-burn agriculture and expanding human settlements continue to fragment and destroy its remaining forest habitat across West and Central Africa. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once forests are cleared.

Threat summary

Habitat

This large canopy tree inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests across West and Central Africa, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations up to 1,000 meters. It requires the humid conditions and complex forest structure of intact tropical ecosystems to reach maturity and reproduce successfully.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Entandrophragma utile classified as Vulnerable?
Entandrophragma utile 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. Entandrophragma utile faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for furniture and construction. Slash-and-burn agriculture and expanding human settlements continue to fragment and destroy its remaining forest habitat across West and Central Africa. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once forests are cleared.
Where does Entandrophragma utile live?
Entandrophragma utile occurs in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, and Côte d’Ivoire (plus 11 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Entandrophragma utile?
The main threats to Entandrophragma utile 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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