VU

Guarea gracilis

Declining

Overview

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

Guarea gracilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central and South American tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated significant portions of its native forest habitat. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in the same ecosystems further degrade the remaining forest fragments where this tree species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guarea gracilis inhabits lowland and montane tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and canopy of primary and secondary forest formations. The species occurs in humid forest environments with well-drained soils, often along river valleys and slopes in Central and South America.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guarea gracilis classified as Vulnerable?
Guarea gracilis 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. Guarea gracilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central and South American tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated significant portions of its native forest habitat. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in the same ecosystems further degrade the remaining forest fragments where this tree species persists.
Where does Guarea gracilis live?
Guarea gracilis 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 Guarea gracilis?
The main threats to Guarea gracilis 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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