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Eschweilera rabeliana

Declining

Overview

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

Eschweilera rabeliana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce the species' remaining forest habitat. The tree's restricted distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging may target mature individuals for timber extraction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endangered tree species is endemic to the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, occurring in lowland tropical moist forests. It typically grows in primary forest environments with high canopy cover and requires the specific soil and moisture conditions found in undisturbed Amazonian ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eschweilera rabeliana classified as Endangered?
Eschweilera rabeliana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Eschweilera rabeliana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce the species' remaining forest habitat. The tree's restricted distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging may target mature individuals for timber extraction.
Where does Eschweilera rabeliana live?
Eschweilera rabeliana 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 rabeliana?
The main threats to Eschweilera rabeliana 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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