VU

Calycophyllum spectabile

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Calycophyllum spectabile faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazonian range, with logging operations specifically targeting this valuable timber species for its high-quality wood. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically growing in well-drained soils along riverbanks and in primary forest understory. It requires consistent humidity and is found at elevations below 500 meters in areas with annual rainfall exceeding 2,000mm.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calycophyllum spectabile classified as Vulnerable?
Calycophyllum spectabile 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. Calycophyllum spectabile faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazonian range, with logging operations specifically targeting this valuable timber species for its high-quality wood. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions essential for this species' survival.
Where does Calycophyllum spectabile live?
Calycophyllum spectabile occurs in Guyana, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Calycophyllum spectabile?
The main threats to Calycophyllum spectabile 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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