EN

Caraipa balbinensis

Declining

Overview

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

Caraipa balbinensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the quality and extent of its forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests in the Brazilian Amazon, typically found in primary forest areas with dense canopy cover. It occurs in terra firme forests on well-drained soils, preferring undisturbed forest environments.

Other threatened species in CALOPHYLLACEAE

VU

Calophyllum verticillatum

Declining
EN

Mammea pseudoprotorhus

Declining
CR

Calophyllum acutiputamen

Unknown
CR

Marila dissitiflora

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Caraipa balbinensis classified as Endangered?
Caraipa balbinensis 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. Caraipa balbinensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the quality and extent of its forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another.
Where does Caraipa balbinensis live?
Caraipa balbinensis 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 Caraipa balbinensis?
The main threats to Caraipa balbinensis 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.