Aniba santalodora
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aniba santalodora faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its valuable aromatic wood, which has led to targeted harvesting and overexploitation. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce available forest habitat, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely challenging.
Habitat
Aniba santalodora inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. The species occurs in both terra firme forests and occasionally in seasonally flooded areas, requiring the humid microclimate and canopy cover characteristic of intact Amazonian ecosystems.