VU

Guarea polymera

Unknown

Overview

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

Guarea polymera faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced its lowland forest habitat. Logging operations target both the species directly for timber and degrade the forest structure it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns critical for this moisture-dependent tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guarea polymera inhabits tropical lowland rainforests and moist deciduous forests from sea level to approximately 800 meters elevation. The species typically occurs in primary and mature secondary forests with high canopy cover and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guarea polymera classified as Vulnerable?
Guarea polymera 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 polymera faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Central American range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced its lowland forest habitat. Logging operations target both the species directly for timber and degrade the forest structure it depends upon. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns critical for this moisture-dependent tree species.
Where does Guarea polymera live?
Guarea polymera 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 polymera?
The main threats to Guarea polymera 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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