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Terminalia arbuscula

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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.

Terminalia arbuscula faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its limited range in the Horn of Africa. Overgrazing by cattle and goats has degraded much of its natural woodland habitat, while conversion to farmland continues to fragment remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make recovery particularly challenging once populations are disturbed.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small tree species inhabits dry woodland and bushland areas in semi-arid regions of eastern Africa, typically growing on rocky slopes and well-drained soils. It occurs in areas with annual rainfall between 200-600mm, often forming part of mixed Acacia-Terminalia woodland communities.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Terminalia arbuscula classified as Endangered?
Terminalia arbuscula 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. Terminalia arbuscula faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its limited range in the Horn of Africa. Overgrazing by cattle and goats has degraded much of its natural woodland habitat, while conversion to farmland continues to fragment remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make recovery particularly challenging once populations are disturbed.
Where does Terminalia arbuscula live?
Terminalia arbuscula 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 Terminalia arbuscula?
The main threats to Terminalia arbuscula 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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