VU

Eschweilera carinata

Unknown

Overview

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

Eschweilera carinata faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome, limiting gene flow between populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eschweilera carinata is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in lowland and montane rainforest environments. This tree species typically grows in primary and well-preserved secondary forests with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eschweilera carinata classified as Vulnerable?
Eschweilera carinata 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. Eschweilera carinata faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome, limiting gene flow between populations.
Where does Eschweilera carinata live?
Eschweilera carinata 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 Eschweilera carinata?
The main threats to Eschweilera carinata 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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