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Couratari pyramidata

Unknown

Overview

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

Couratari pyramidata faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation across the Amazon basin, where logging operations specifically target large canopy trees including this species for timber extraction. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to fragment its remaining habitat. The species' slow growth rate and dependence on intact forest canopy makes recovery from population declines extremely difficult.

Threat summary

Habitat

This large canopy tree inhabits primary and secondary rainforests throughout the Amazon basin, typically growing in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. It occurs from sea level to approximately 500 meters elevation across Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Couratari pyramidata classified as Endangered?
Couratari pyramidata 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 pyramidata faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation across the Amazon basin, where logging operations specifically target large canopy trees including this species for timber extraction. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to fragment its remaining habitat. The species' slow growth rate and dependence on intact forest canopy makes recovery from population declines extremely difficult.
Where does Couratari pyramidata live?
Couratari pyramidata 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 pyramidata?
The main threats to Couratari pyramidata 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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