VU

haya minga

Guatteria blainii

Unknown

Overview

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

Guatteria blainii faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its lowland rainforest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guatteria blainii inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests of the Amazon basin, typically found in areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils. The species occurs in both terra firme forests and occasionally in seasonally flooded areas at elevations below 500 meters.

Frequently asked questions

Why is haya minga classified as Vulnerable?
haya minga 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. Guatteria blainii faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its lowland rainforest habitat.
Where does haya minga live?
haya minga 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 haya minga?
The main threats to haya minga 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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