Gustavia flagellata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gustavia flagellata faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available lowland rainforest habitat. The species' restricted distribution and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss and degradation.
Habitat
Gustavia flagellata inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in primary forest understory and forest edges. The species occurs in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall, often associated with riverine and floodplain forests.