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Nyasaland mahogany

Khaya anthotheca

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Guinea. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇬🇳 Guinea

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Sapindales (Sapindales)

Species

Khaya anthotheca (Nyasaland mahogany)

Names in Other Languages

French Acajou Blanc

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Khaya madagascariensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nyasaland mahogany?

The scientific name of Nyasaland mahogany is Khaya anthotheca. It belongs to the genus Khaya.

What is the conservation status of Nyasaland mahogany?

Nyasaland mahogany (Khaya anthotheca) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Nyasaland mahogany live?

Nyasaland mahogany is found in Found in Guinea. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Guinea.

What family does Nyasaland mahogany belong to?

Nyasaland mahogany (Khaya anthotheca) belongs to the genus Khaya, which is part of the taxonomic family Meliaceae.

Is Nyasaland mahogany endangered?

Yes, Nyasaland mahogany (Khaya anthotheca) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Nyasaland mahogany belong to?

Nyasaland mahogany (Khaya anthotheca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Nyasaland mahogany?

The closest relatives of Nyasaland mahogany in the genus Khaya include African Mahogany, African Mahogany, Madagascar-mahogany, Senegal mahogany.