VU

Lecythis barnebyi

Declining

Overview

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

Lecythis barnebyi faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging operations that target large canopy trees, as Brazil nut family trees like L. barnebyi are often harvested for timber. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make population recovery challenging.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lecythis barnebyi inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species grows as a large canopy tree in mature forest ecosystems, requiring specific soil and moisture conditions found in undisturbed Amazonian forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lecythis barnebyi classified as Vulnerable?
Lecythis barnebyi 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. Lecythis barnebyi faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging operations that target large canopy trees, as Brazil nut family trees like L. barnebyi are often harvested for timber. Agricultural expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make population recovery challenging.
Where does Lecythis barnebyi live?
Lecythis barnebyi 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 Lecythis barnebyi?
The main threats to Lecythis barnebyi 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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