Lecythis parvifructa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lecythis parvifructa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has eliminated significant portions of its lowland rainforest habitat. Selective logging operations target the species' preferred mature forest stands, while infrastructure development creates additional habitat fragmentation that isolates remaining populations.
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in mature forest stands with well-developed canopy structure. It shows preference for areas with rich, well-drained soils and is most commonly found at elevations below 500 meters.
Other threatened species in Lecythidaceae
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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