VU

Jacqueshuberia loretensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Jacqueshuberia loretensis faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Peruvian Amazon. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, while selective logging operations target the mature forest canopy where this leguminous tree species typically occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the western Amazon basin, typically occurring in mature forest canopy at elevations below 500 meters. It is endemic to the Loreto region of Peru, where it grows in well-drained terra firme forests with high biodiversity.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Jacqueshuberia loretensis classified as Vulnerable?
Jacqueshuberia loretensis 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. Jacqueshuberia loretensis faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Peruvian Amazon. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, while selective logging operations target the mature forest canopy where this leguminous tree species typically occurs.
Where does Jacqueshuberia loretensis live?
Jacqueshuberia loretensis 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 Jacqueshuberia loretensis?
The main threats to Jacqueshuberia loretensis 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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