CR

Dicypellium manausense

Declining

Overview

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

Dicypellium manausense faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and urban expansion around Manaus, Brazil, where its limited range overlaps with one of the Amazon's fastest-growing metropolitan areas. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation from road construction and agricultural conversion. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional pressures on the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species is restricted to lowland Amazon rainforest in the vicinity of Manaus, Brazil, typically occurring in terra firme forest on well-drained soils. It inhabits primary and mature secondary forest areas within the central Amazon basin.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dicypellium manausense classified as Critically Endangered?
Dicypellium manausense 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. Dicypellium manausense faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and urban expansion around Manaus, Brazil, where its limited range overlaps with one of the Amazon's fastest-growing metropolitan areas. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation from road construction and agricultural conversion. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional pressures on the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs.
Where does Dicypellium manausense live?
Dicypellium manausense 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 Dicypellium manausense?
The main threats to Dicypellium manausense 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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