VU

Clitoria woytkowskii

Unknown

Overview

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

Clitoria woytkowskii faces primary threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small populations become isolated and face increased extinction risk. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound these pressures by directly destroying remaining forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous plant inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin, typically growing in understory environments with high humidity and filtered sunlight. It appears to prefer well-drained soils in primary forest areas, though it may occasionally persist in secondary growth forests.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clitoria woytkowskii classified as Vulnerable?
Clitoria woytkowskii 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. Clitoria woytkowskii faces primary threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small populations become isolated and face increased extinction risk. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound these pressures by directly destroying remaining forest patches.
Where does Clitoria woytkowskii live?
Clitoria woytkowskii 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 Clitoria woytkowskii?
The main threats to Clitoria woytkowskii 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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