VU

Eschweilera roraimensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Eschweilera roraimensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in the Guiana Highlands, where mining activities and infrastructure development fragment its specialized tepui ecosystems. The species' restricted range on isolated mountaintops makes populations particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially altering the unique microclimatic conditions these ancient sandstone formations provide.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the tepui formations of the Guiana Highlands, inhabiting the unique sandstone plateau ecosystems found on isolated mountaintops. It grows in specialized montane forests and shrublands adapted to the nutrient-poor soils and distinctive climatic conditions of these ancient geological formations.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eschweilera roraimensis classified as Vulnerable?
Eschweilera roraimensis 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 roraimensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in the Guiana Highlands, where mining activities and infrastructure development fragment its specialized tepui ecosystems. The species' restricted range on isolated mountaintops makes populations particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially altering the unique microclimatic conditions these ancient sandstone formations provide.
Where does Eschweilera roraimensis live?
Eschweilera roraimensis 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 roraimensis?
The main threats to Eschweilera roraimensis 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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