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Guatteria latifolia

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Overview

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

Guatteria latifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' dependence on intact primary forest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this tropical tree species requires for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guatteria latifolia inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin, typically occurring in primary forest understory and forest edges. The species requires well-drained soils and high humidity conditions characteristic of intact Amazonian ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guatteria latifolia classified as Endangered?
Guatteria latifolia 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. Guatteria latifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' dependence on intact primary forest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this tropical tree species requires for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.
Where does Guatteria latifolia live?
Guatteria latifolia 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 Guatteria latifolia?
The main threats to Guatteria latifolia 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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