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Trichilia elsae

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Overview

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

Trichilia elsae faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America. The species' restriction to specific forest types makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Logging activities and conversion of forest land to cattle ranching have eliminated much of its historical habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Trichilia elsae inhabits humid tropical forests and cloud forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels typical of Central American montane forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Trichilia elsae classified as Endangered?
Trichilia elsae is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Trichilia elsae faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America. The species' restriction to specific forest types makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Logging activities and conversion of forest land to cattle ranching have eliminated much of its historical habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the moisture and temperature conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Trichilia elsae live?
Trichilia elsae occurs in Brazil, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Trichilia elsae?
The main threats to Trichilia elsae 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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