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Handroanthus cristatus

Declining

Overview

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

Handroanthus cristatus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging for its highly valued timber, which is prized for construction and furniture making. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching has fragmented its remaining habitat across the Amazon Basin. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in degraded areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and gallery forests throughout the Amazon Basin, typically growing on well-drained soils in primary and secondary forest formations. It occurs from sea level to approximately 500 meters elevation, often found along riverbanks and in areas with seasonal flooding patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Handroanthus cristatus classified as Endangered?
Handroanthus cristatus 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. Handroanthus cristatus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging for its highly valued timber, which is prized for construction and furniture making. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching has fragmented its remaining habitat across the Amazon Basin. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in degraded areas.
Where does Handroanthus cristatus live?
Handroanthus cristatus 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 Handroanthus cristatus?
The main threats to Handroanthus cristatus 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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