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Pouteria tarumanensis
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Overview
Pouteria tarumanensis is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Pouteria tarumanensis faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Amazon basin. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and agricultural expansion that continue to reduce its already restricted range.
Other threatened species in Sapotaceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pouteria tarumanensis classified as Endangered?
Pouteria tarumanensis 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. Pouteria tarumanensis faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Amazon basin. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and agricultural expansion that continue to reduce its already restricted range.
Where does Pouteria tarumanensis live?
Pouteria tarumanensis 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 Pouteria tarumanensis?
The main threats to Pouteria tarumanensis 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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