VU

Couepia eriantha

Declining

Overview

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

Couepia eriantha faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, while selective logging operations target the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically establishes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Couepia eriantha inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species occurs in both primary and mature secondary forests, often as part of the forest canopy or subcanopy layer.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Couepia eriantha classified as Vulnerable?
Couepia eriantha 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. Couepia eriantha faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, while selective logging operations target the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically establishes.
Where does Couepia eriantha live?
Couepia eriantha 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 Couepia eriantha?
The main threats to Couepia eriantha 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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