Inga unica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Inga unica faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central and South American tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, while climate change may alter the specific microclimatic conditions required for its survival.
Habitat
Inga unica inhabits humid tropical rainforests, typically found in lowland and montane forest environments with high canopy cover. The species requires specific soil conditions and forest microhabitats that support its growth and reproduction within intact forest ecosystems.