VU

Dipteryx charapilla

Unknown

Overview

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

Dipteryx charapilla faces severe pressure from selective logging targeting its valuable timber, as this species produces high-quality wood prized for construction and furniture. Deforestation for cattle ranching and agricultural expansion continues to fragment its remaining forest habitat across the Amazon basin. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make populations particularly vulnerable to overexploitation, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for its reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dipteryx charapilla inhabits primary and secondary rainforests of the Amazon basin, typically found in well-drained soils of terra firme forests. The species occurs in both undisturbed primary forest and selectively logged areas, though it requires mature forest conditions for optimal growth and reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dipteryx charapilla classified as Vulnerable?
Dipteryx charapilla is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Dipteryx charapilla faces severe pressure from selective logging targeting its valuable timber, as this species produces high-quality wood prized for construction and furniture. Deforestation for cattle ranching and agricultural expansion continues to fragment its remaining forest habitat across the Amazon basin. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make populations particularly vulnerable to overexploitation, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for its reproductive cycles.
Where does Dipteryx charapilla live?
Dipteryx charapilla 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 Dipteryx charapilla?
The main threats to Dipteryx charapilla 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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