Inga pallida
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Inga pallida faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in Central and South American tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation as it requires continuous forest canopy for optimal growth and reproduction. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for this moisture-dependent tree species.
Habitat
Inga pallida inhabits humid tropical lowland and montane forests, typically found in primary and secondary forest formations at elevations up to 1,500 meters. The species thrives in areas with high annual rainfall and requires well-drained soils along forest edges and in canopy gaps where it can access adequate sunlight.
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
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