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Vepris eggelingii

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Overview

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

Vepris eggelingii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat in East Africa. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicine and timber extraction further reduce population numbers. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this forest-dependent tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Vepris eggelingii inhabits moist montane forests and forest edges in East Africa, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels found in these highland forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vepris eggelingii classified as Endangered?
Vepris eggelingii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Vepris eggelingii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat in East Africa. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicine and timber extraction further reduce population numbers. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this forest-dependent tree species.
Where does Vepris eggelingii live?
Vepris eggelingii occurs in Tanzania, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Vepris eggelingii?
The main threats to Vepris eggelingii 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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