Licania belemii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Licania belemii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its lowland rainforest habitat, while climate change may alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions this endemic tree requires.
Habitat
Licania belemii inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in well-drained terra firme forests with rich, deep soils. The species is found in primary forest understory and canopy gaps, preferring areas with consistent moisture levels and protection from direct sunlight.