Fine-leaf Wadara
VU

Fine-leaf Wadara

Couratari guianensis

Unknown

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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.

The Fine-leaf Wadara faces severe pressure from deforestation and logging activities throughout its Amazonian range, with its valuable timber making it a target for selective harvesting. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to fragment its lowland rainforest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the species' reproductive cycles and forest ecosystem dynamics.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Fine-leaf Wadara inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, generally at elevations below 500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fine-leaf Wadara classified as Vulnerable?
Fine-leaf Wadara 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. The Fine-leaf Wadara faces severe pressure from deforestation and logging activities throughout its Amazonian range, with its valuable timber making it a target for selective harvesting. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to fragment its lowland rainforest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the species' reproductive cycles and forest ecosystem dynamics.
Where does Fine-leaf Wadara live?
Fine-leaf Wadara 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 Fine-leaf Wadara?
The main threats to Fine-leaf Wadara 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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