Brosimum glaucum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Brosimum glaucum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Central American range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities targeting both the species itself and surrounding forest communities have significantly reduced population sizes and genetic connectivity between remaining stands.
Habitat
Brosimum glaucum inhabits lowland and montane tropical rainforests of Central America, typically occurring in primary forest understory and canopy gaps. The species prefers well-drained soils in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.