Inga augusti
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Inga augusti faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has reduced available forest habitat. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy for reproduction and seed dispersal makes it particularly vulnerable to forest edge effects and habitat degradation.
Habitat
Inga augusti inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in primary and secondary forest canopy layers. The species occurs in both terra firme and várzea forest types, showing preference for areas with high humidity and dense canopy cover.