CR

Aniba ecuadorica

Declining

Overview

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

Aniba ecuadorica faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Ecuador's Pacific coastal forests. The species' limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural conversion, while its slow growth rate as a canopy tree hampers natural recovery. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for this moisture-dependent laurel family species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the humid lowland and premontane forests of Ecuador's Pacific coastal region, typically growing in primary forest canopies at elevations between 200-800 meters. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of Ecuador's western Andean slopes and coastal mountain ranges.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aniba ecuadorica classified as Critically Endangered?
Aniba ecuadorica is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Aniba ecuadorica faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Ecuador's Pacific coastal forests. The species' limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural conversion, while its slow growth rate as a canopy tree hampers natural recovery. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for this moisture-dependent laurel family species.
Where does Aniba ecuadorica live?
Aniba ecuadorica occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aniba ecuadorica?
The main threats to Aniba ecuadorica 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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