Iryanthera megistocarpa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Iryanthera megistocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restriction to primary lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this nutmeg species requires for reproduction and survival.
Habitat
Iryanthera megistocarpa inhabits primary lowland rainforest in the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels. The species is found in undisturbed forest understory and mid-canopy environments where it depends on specific soil and microclimate conditions.
Other threatened species in Myristicaceae
Frequently asked questions
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