Guasca
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Guasca

Macrolobium pittieri

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Overview

Macrolobium pittieri is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in Colombia and Panama. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Macrolobium pittieri faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development throughout its limited range in Costa Rica and Panama. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and fragmentation.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Fabaceae

CR

Albizia buntingii

Unknown
CR

Galactia rotundata

Unknown
CR

Poitea immarginata

Unknown
CR

Galactia isopoda

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Guasca classified as Endangered?
Guasca 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. Macrolobium pittieri faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development throughout its limited range in Costa Rica and Panama. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and fragmentation.
Where does Guasca live?
Guasca 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 Guasca?
The main threats to Guasca 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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