CR

Eschweilera subcordata

Declining

Overview

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

Eschweilera subcordata faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has resulted in significant forest loss within its specialized habitat requirements. The species' restricted distribution and apparent low population density make it extremely vulnerable to localized extinctions from continued forest clearing and degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eschweilera subcordata is endemic to lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species appears to favor primary forest environments with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels characteristic of undisturbed Amazonian ecosystems.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eschweilera subcordata classified as Critically Endangered?
Eschweilera subcordata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Eschweilera subcordata faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has resulted in significant forest loss within its specialized habitat requirements. The species' restricted distribution and apparent low population density make it extremely vulnerable to localized extinctions from continued forest clearing and degradation.
Where does Eschweilera subcordata live?
Eschweilera subcordata 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 subcordata?
The main threats to Eschweilera subcordata 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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