Arawakia macrocarpa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Arawakia macrocarpa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Guiana Shield region. Mining activities, particularly gold mining operations, have degraded critical forest habitats where this species occurs. Agricultural expansion and selective logging further reduce available habitat, while the species' apparent narrow ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes.
Habitat
Arawakia macrocarpa inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Guiana Shield, typically found in primary forest environments with dense canopy cover. The species appears to prefer undisturbed forest areas with specific microhabitat requirements that remain poorly understood.
Other threatened species in CLUSIACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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