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Inga xinguensis

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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 xinguensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. The species' restricted distribution along the Xingu River basin makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation from cattle ranching and soybean cultivation. Dam construction and associated infrastructure development pose additional threats to the riparian forests where this leguminous tree species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inga xinguensis inhabits lowland rainforest and riparian forest zones along the Xingu River and its tributaries in the Brazilian Amazon. The species typically occurs in seasonally flooded areas and forest edges near waterways, preferring nutrient-rich alluvial soils.

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Inga xinguensis classified as Endangered?
Inga xinguensis 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 xinguensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Brazilian Amazon. The species' restricted distribution along the Xingu River basin makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation from cattle ranching and soybean cultivation. Dam construction and associated infrastructure development pose additional threats to the riparian forests where this leguminous tree species occurs.
Where does Inga xinguensis live?
Inga xinguensis 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 xinguensis?
The main threats to Inga xinguensis 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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