VU

Eschweilera macrocarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Eschweilera macrocarpa faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Amazon basin range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. Logging operations target both the species directly for its valuable timber and degrade surrounding forest structure through selective harvesting of associated canopy species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This large canopy tree inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests throughout the Amazon basin, typically occurring in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. It grows in association with other Lecythidaceae family members and requires intact forest canopy structure for optimal reproduction and seedling establishment.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eschweilera macrocarpa classified as Vulnerable?
Eschweilera macrocarpa 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. Eschweilera macrocarpa faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Amazon basin range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. Logging operations target both the species directly for its valuable timber and degrade surrounding forest structure through selective harvesting of associated canopy species.
Where does Eschweilera macrocarpa live?
Eschweilera macrocarpa occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eschweilera macrocarpa?
The main threats to Eschweilera macrocarpa 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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