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Couratari prancei

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Overview

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

Couratari prancei faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact lowland rainforest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion, logging operations, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches, making population recovery increasingly difficult.

Threat summary

Habitat

Couratari prancei inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Brazilian Amazon, typically found in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species requires intact forest canopy and is associated with mature forest ecosystems that provide the specific microclimate conditions necessary for its survival.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Couratari prancei classified as Critically Endangered?
Couratari prancei 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. Couratari prancei faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact lowland rainforest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion, logging operations, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches, making population recovery increasingly difficult.
Where does Couratari prancei live?
Couratari prancei 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 prancei?
The main threats to Couratari prancei 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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