VU

Inga yasuniana

Unknown

Overview

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

Inga yasuniana faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Oil extraction activities and agricultural expansion in the Yasuní region have reduced available forest cover, while the species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering precipitation patterns critical for this rainforest-dependent legume.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the western Amazon basin, specifically in the Yasuní region of Ecuador. It grows in primary and mature secondary forests with high canopy cover and consistent moisture levels typical of Amazonian terra firme forests.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Inga yasuniana classified as Vulnerable?
Inga yasuniana 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 yasuniana faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Oil extraction activities and agricultural expansion in the Yasuní region have reduced available forest cover, while the species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss. Climate change may further stress remaining populations by altering precipitation patterns critical for this rainforest-dependent legume.
Where does Inga yasuniana live?
Inga yasuniana 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 yasuniana?
The main threats to Inga yasuniana 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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