ENEndangered
Big Leaf Mahogany
Swietenia macrophylla
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in MELIACEAE
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Big Leaf Mahogany classified as Endangered?
Big Leaf Mahogany 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Big Leaf Mahogany live?
Big Leaf Mahogany occurs in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Guyana (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Big Leaf Mahogany?
The main threats to Big Leaf Mahogany are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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