VU

Ecclinusa dumetorum

Unknown

Overview

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

Ecclinusa dumetorum faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in its lowland forest habitat pose an ongoing threat to population stability.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ecclinusa dumetorum inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in primary forest understory and secondary growth areas. The species occurs in humid forest environments at elevations below 500 meters, often associated with well-drained soils and dense canopy cover.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ecclinusa dumetorum classified as Vulnerable?
Ecclinusa dumetorum 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. Ecclinusa dumetorum faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in its lowland forest habitat pose an ongoing threat to population stability.
Where does Ecclinusa dumetorum live?
Ecclinusa dumetorum occurs in Suriname. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ecclinusa dumetorum?
The main threats to Ecclinusa dumetorum 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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