EN

Aniba santalodora

Declining

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.

Threat summary

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.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

Other threatened species in LAURACEAE

CR

Cryptocarya subtrinervis

Unknown
EN

Steyermark Pleurothyrium

Pleurothyrium steyermarkianum

Declining
CR

Cryptocarya pergamentacea

Unknown
CR

Mespilodaphne paradoxa

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Aniba santalodora classified as Endangered?
Aniba santalodora 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. 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.
Where does Aniba santalodora live?
Aniba santalodora 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 Aniba santalodora?
The main threats to Aniba santalodora 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.