Inga exilis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Inga exilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central and South American rainforests. The species' narrow ecological requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become too small to support viable populations. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound these pressures by creating additional habitat loss and degradation.
Habitat
Inga exilis inhabits lowland and montane rainforests, typically found in primary forest understory and forest edges at elevations up to 1,500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and high humidity levels characteristic of intact tropical forest ecosystems.