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Eschweilera rankiniae

Declining

Overview

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

Eschweilera rankiniae faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets mature trees that this species depends on for reproduction. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns in its habitat, potentially affecting the delicate moisture requirements this rainforest tree needs to survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and mature secondary rainforests in the Amazon Basin, typically growing in well-drained soils on terra firme (non-flooded) forest areas. It requires the humid microclimate and canopy protection characteristic of intact tropical rainforest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eschweilera rankiniae classified as Endangered?
Eschweilera rankiniae 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 rankiniae faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets mature trees that this species depends on for reproduction. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns in its habitat, potentially affecting the delicate moisture requirements this rainforest tree needs to survive.
Where does Eschweilera rankiniae live?
Eschweilera rankiniae 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 rankiniae?
The main threats to Eschweilera rankiniae 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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