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Couratari asterotricha

Declining

Overview

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

Couratari asterotricha faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Amazon basin range. The species' dependence on mature lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this tree requires for successful reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Couratari asterotricha inhabits primary and mature secondary lowland rainforests of the Amazon basin, typically occurring in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species requires humid, stable forest conditions and is found at elevations from sea level to approximately 500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Couratari asterotricha classified as Endangered?
Couratari asterotricha is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Couratari asterotricha faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Amazon basin range. The species' dependence on mature lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this tree requires for successful reproduction.
Where does Couratari asterotricha live?
Couratari asterotricha 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 Couratari asterotricha?
The main threats to Couratari asterotricha 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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