VU

Virola malmei

Declining

Overview

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

Virola malmei faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Amazonian range, particularly from cattle ranching, agricultural expansion, and logging operations. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it especially vulnerable to the rapid pace of forest conversion in the Amazon basin. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of droughts, which can affect the humid conditions this tree species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Virola malmei inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin, typically found in terra firme (non-flooded) forests and occasionally in seasonally flooded areas. The species grows in humid, well-drained soils and is associated with primary forest canopy layers.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Virola malmei classified as Vulnerable?
Virola malmei 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. Virola malmei faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Amazonian range, particularly from cattle ranching, agricultural expansion, and logging operations. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it especially vulnerable to the rapid pace of forest conversion in the Amazon basin. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of droughts, which can affect the humid conditions this tree species requires.
Where does Virola malmei live?
Virola malmei 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 Virola malmei?
The main threats to Virola malmei 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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