CR

Lecythis schwackei

Declining

Overview

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

Lecythis schwackei faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its mature forest habitat, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce available habitat. Its restricted distribution and specialized ecological requirements make recovery extremely challenging even with conservation intervention.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lecythis schwackei is endemic to Brazil's Atlantic Forest, inhabiting mature lowland and montane rainforest ecosystems. The species requires well-preserved primary forest with intact canopy structure and is typically found at elevations between 200-800 meters.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lecythis schwackei classified as Critically Endangered?
Lecythis schwackei is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Lecythis schwackei faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its mature forest habitat, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce available habitat. Its restricted distribution and specialized ecological requirements make recovery extremely challenging even with conservation intervention.
Where does Lecythis schwackei live?
Lecythis schwackei 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 schwackei?
The main threats to Lecythis schwackei 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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