VU

Iryanthera megistophylla

Unknown

Overview

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

Iryanthera megistophylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this tropical tree species requires for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in primary forest understory and mid-canopy layers. It grows in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall, preferring well-drained soils in non-flooded forest zones.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Iryanthera megistophylla classified as Vulnerable?
Iryanthera megistophylla 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. Iryanthera megistophylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching activities. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this tropical tree species requires for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.
Where does Iryanthera megistophylla live?
Iryanthera megistophylla 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 Iryanthera megistophylla?
The main threats to Iryanthera megistophylla 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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