VU

Amburana acreana

Unknown

Overview

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

Amburana acreana faces severe pressure from deforestation and selective logging throughout its Amazonian range, with its valuable timber making it a primary target for commercial extraction. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to fragment and destroy the lowland rainforest habitats essential for this species' survival. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are depleted.

Threat summary

Habitat

Amburana acreana inhabits lowland Amazonian rainforests, typically occurring in well-drained terra firme forests and occasionally in transitional forest zones. The species prefers primary forest environments with rich, deep soils and is rarely found in secondary growth or disturbed areas.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amburana acreana classified as Vulnerable?
Amburana acreana 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. Amburana acreana faces severe pressure from deforestation and selective logging throughout its Amazonian range, with its valuable timber making it a primary target for commercial extraction. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to fragment and destroy the lowland rainforest habitats essential for this species' survival. The species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are depleted.
Where does Amburana acreana live?
Amburana acreana 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 Amburana acreana?
The main threats to Amburana acreana 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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