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Ficus aripuanensis

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Overview

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

Ficus aripuanensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Aripuanã region pose additional threats to the remaining forest patches where this endemic fig survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic fig species inhabits lowland rainforest areas in the Aripuanã region of Mato Grosso state, Brazil. It typically grows in primary forest environments with high humidity and dense canopy cover characteristic of the southern Amazon basin.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ficus aripuanensis classified as Endangered?
Ficus aripuanensis 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. Ficus aripuanensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Aripuanã region pose additional threats to the remaining forest patches where this endemic fig survives.
Where does Ficus aripuanensis live?
Ficus aripuanensis 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 Ficus aripuanensis?
The main threats to Ficus aripuanensis 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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