VU

Vangueria bicolor

Unknown

Overview

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

Vangueria bicolor faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across eastern Africa. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Vangueria bicolor inhabits tropical moist forests and forest margins in eastern Africa, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover. The species is adapted to both primary and secondary forest environments but shows preference for undisturbed forest patches.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vangueria bicolor classified as Vulnerable?
Vangueria bicolor 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. Vangueria bicolor faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across eastern Africa. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on remaining populations.
Where does Vangueria bicolor live?
Vangueria bicolor 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 Vangueria bicolor?
The main threats to Vangueria bicolor 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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