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Inga platyptera

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Overview

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

Inga platyptera faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching conversion. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns essential for this moisture-dependent legume tree.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inga platyptera inhabits humid lowland rainforests of the Amazon basin, typically found in the forest canopy and edges of primary and secondary growth forests. The species requires consistent moisture and well-drained soils, often occurring along riverbanks and in areas with high annual rainfall.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Inga platyptera classified as Endangered?
Inga platyptera 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. Inga platyptera faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching conversion. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns essential for this moisture-dependent legume tree.
Where does Inga platyptera live?
Inga platyptera 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 Inga platyptera?
The main threats to Inga platyptera 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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