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Caryocar amygdaliforme

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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.

Caryocar amygdaliforme faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' large seeds and valuable timber make it a target for exploitation, while its slow growth and limited dispersal ability hinder natural regeneration in fragmented landscapes. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce and isolate remaining populations, creating additional barriers to genetic exchange and long-term viability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in both primary and secondary forest formations. It typically grows in well-drained soils of montane and submontane forests, often associated with gallery forests along watercourses.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Caryocar amygdaliforme classified as Endangered?
Caryocar amygdaliforme 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. Caryocar amygdaliforme faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' large seeds and valuable timber make it a target for exploitation, while its slow growth and limited dispersal ability hinder natural regeneration in fragmented landscapes. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce and isolate remaining populations, creating additional barriers to genetic exchange and long-term viability.
Where does Caryocar amygdaliforme live?
Caryocar amygdaliforme 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 Caryocar amygdaliforme?
The main threats to Caryocar amygdaliforme 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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