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Gustavia serrata

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Overview

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

Gustavia serrata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central and South American lowland forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and palm oil plantations, has eliminated significant portions of its primary forest habitat. The species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

Gustavia serrata inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and wet forests from sea level to approximately 800 meters elevation. The species typically grows in primary forest understory and forest edges, requiring high humidity and consistent moisture levels characteristic of undisturbed tropical forest ecosystems.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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CR

Gustavia erythrocarpa

Declining
VU

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Unknown
EN

Gustavia parviflora

Unknown
EN

Rhaptopetalum evrardii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Gustavia serrata classified as Endangered?
Gustavia serrata 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. Gustavia serrata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central and South American lowland forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and palm oil plantations, has eliminated significant portions of its primary forest habitat. The species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success.
Where does Gustavia serrata live?
Gustavia serrata 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 serrata?
The main threats to Gustavia serrata 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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