VU

Inga suborbicularis

Unknown

Overview

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

Inga suborbicularis faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in Central and South American tropical forests. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for this moisture-dependent legume.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inga suborbicularis inhabits humid tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and mid-canopy of primary and secondary forests. The species thrives in areas with consistent moisture and well-drained soils, often along riverbanks and in gallery forests where humidity levels remain high year-round.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Inga suborbicularis classified as Vulnerable?
Inga suborbicularis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Inga suborbicularis faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in Central and South American tropical forests. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for this moisture-dependent legume.
Where does Inga suborbicularis live?
Inga suborbicularis 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 suborbicularis?
The main threats to Inga suborbicularis 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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