VU

Caimo Trapichero

Pouteria collina

Unknown

Overview

Pouteria collina is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Caimo Trapichero faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its range in Central and South America. The species' restricted distribution and dependence on specific forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing habitat fragmentation and degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical moist forests and cloud forests at elevations ranging from lowlands to montane zones, typically found in primary and secondary forest formations with dense canopy cover.

Other threatened species in Sapotaceae

CR

Pradosia decipiens

Unknown
CR

Pouteria pallens

Unknown
CR

Synsepalum oyemense

Unknown
PuntikVU

Puntik

Madhuca betis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Caimo Trapichero classified as Vulnerable?
Caimo Trapichero is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Caimo Trapichero faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its range in Central and South America. The species' restricted distribution and dependence on specific forest ecosystems makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing habitat fragmentation and degradation.
Where does Caimo Trapichero live?
Caimo Trapichero 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 Caimo Trapichero?
The main threats to Caimo Trapichero 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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