VU

Duroia valesca

Declining

Overview

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

Duroia valesca faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited Amazonian range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species also degrade the forest structure this understory tree depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Duroia valesca inhabits the understory of lowland Amazonian rainforests, typically found in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. This species occurs in primary and mature secondary forests where it forms part of the diverse understory tree community.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Duroia valesca classified as Vulnerable?
Duroia valesca 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. Duroia valesca faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited Amazonian range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species also degrade the forest structure this understory tree depends upon for survival.
Where does Duroia valesca live?
Duroia valesca 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 Duroia valesca?
The main threats to Duroia valesca 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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