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Inga suberosa

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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 suberosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central and South American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on specific elevation zones and moisture conditions that are easily disrupted by human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate temperature and humidity balance of montane ecosystems where this tree species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inga suberosa inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires consistent moisture levels and occurs in both primary and well-developed secondary forests with dense canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Inga suberosa classified as Endangered?
Inga suberosa 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 suberosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central and South American cloud forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on specific elevation zones and moisture conditions that are easily disrupted by human activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate temperature and humidity balance of montane ecosystems where this tree species occurs.
Where does Inga suberosa live?
Inga suberosa 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 suberosa?
The main threats to Inga suberosa 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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