VU

Goeppertia curaraya

Unknown

Overview

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

Goeppertia curaraya faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon basin. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its forest habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions essential for this understory species. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the humid understory of lowland tropical rainforests in the Amazon basin, typically growing in shaded areas with consistent moisture levels. It prefers well-drained soils in primary and secondary forest environments at elevations below 500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Goeppertia curaraya classified as Vulnerable?
Goeppertia curaraya 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. Goeppertia curaraya faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon basin. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its forest habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions essential for this understory species. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Goeppertia curaraya live?
Goeppertia curaraya 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 Goeppertia curaraya?
The main threats to Goeppertia curaraya 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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