VU

Cecropia utcubambana

Unknown

Overview

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

Cecropia utcubambana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Peruvian Amazon. The species' dependence on primary and secondary forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion of forest land to cattle ranching and crop cultivation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the species' growth and reproduction cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cecropia utcubambana inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest edges in the Peruvian Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species thrives in both primary forest understory and secondary growth areas, often establishing in forest gaps and along stream corridors where increased light penetration supports its rapid growth.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cecropia utcubambana classified as Vulnerable?
Cecropia utcubambana 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. Cecropia utcubambana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Peruvian Amazon. The species' dependence on primary and secondary forest habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion of forest land to cattle ranching and crop cultivation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the species' growth and reproduction cycles.
Where does Cecropia utcubambana live?
Cecropia utcubambana 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 Cecropia utcubambana?
The main threats to Cecropia utcubambana 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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