Ecclinusa orinocoensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ecclinusa orinocoensis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Orinoco Basin. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the lowland forests this species depends upon, while selective logging targets the mature trees that provide essential habitat structure. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions required for this tree's survival.
Habitat
This tree species inhabits humid lowland forests of the Orinoco Basin, typically growing in well-drained soils of primary and secondary forest formations. It occurs in both terra firme forests and seasonally flooded areas, preferring the understory and mid-canopy levels of mature forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in SAPOTACEAE
Threatened in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ecclinusa orinocoensis classified as Vulnerable?
Where does Ecclinusa orinocoensis live?
What are the main threats to Ecclinusa orinocoensis?
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.