Colombian Mahogany
CR

Colombian Mahogany

Cariniana pyriformis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cariniana_pyriformis

Overview

Cariniana pyriformis is a species of woody plant in the family Lecythidaceae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Venezuela. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Colombian Mahogany faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat destruction throughout its native range in Colombia's tropical forests. The species is heavily exploited for its valuable timber, leading to overexploitation of remaining populations. Agricultural expansion and urban development have further fragmented and reduced suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Lecythidaceae

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Couratari prancei

Unknown
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Eschweilera amplexifolia

Unknown
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Cariniana penduliflora

Unknown
PacoraVU

Pacora

Grias multinervia

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Colombian Mahogany classified as Critically Endangered?
Colombian Mahogany is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Colombian Mahogany faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat destruction throughout its native range in Colombia's tropical forests. The species is heavily exploited for its valuable timber, leading to overexploitation of remaining populations. Agricultural expansion and urban development have further fragmented and reduced suitable habitat.
Where does Colombian Mahogany live?
Colombian Mahogany 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 Colombian Mahogany?
The main threats to Colombian Mahogany 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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