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Warneckea schliebenii

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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.

Warneckea schliebenii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while collection for timber and traditional uses further reduces population numbers. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane forests of the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania, typically occurring in moist forest environments at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It grows in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often associated with other endemic flora of the Tanzanian highlands.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Warneckea schliebenii classified as Endangered?
Warneckea schliebenii 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. Warneckea schliebenii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while collection for timber and traditional uses further reduces population numbers. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Warneckea schliebenii live?
Warneckea schliebenii 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 Warneckea schliebenii?
The main threats to Warneckea 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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