Humiriastrum mussunungense
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Humiriastrum mussunungense faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the specialized humid forest ecosystems this species requires.
Habitat
This species inhabits humid lowland forests and forest edges in the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in areas with high moisture retention and dense canopy cover. It shows preference for undisturbed primary forest but can persist in adjacent secondary growth areas with sufficient forest connectivity.