CR

Gustavia erythrocarpa

Declining

Overview

Gustavia erythrocarpa is a species of woody plant in the family Lecythidaceae. It is found only in Brazil. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Gustavia erythrocarpa faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has eliminated much of its lowland rainforest habitat. The species' restricted distribution and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to local extinctions from logging activities and infrastructure development.

Threat summary

Habitat

Gustavia erythrocarpa inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in primary forest understory and forest edges at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy and is associated with nutrient-rich soils near riverine systems.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gustavia erythrocarpa classified as Critically Endangered?
Gustavia erythrocarpa is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Gustavia erythrocarpa faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has eliminated much of its lowland rainforest habitat. The species' restricted distribution and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to local extinctions from logging activities and infrastructure development.
Where does Gustavia erythrocarpa live?
Gustavia erythrocarpa 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 Gustavia erythrocarpa?
The main threats to Gustavia erythrocarpa 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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