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Licania cymosa

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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.

Licania cymosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements, with logging operations and cattle ranching fragmenting the remaining forest patches where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this tropical tree species depends upon for successful reproduction and growth.

Threat summary

Habitat

Licania cymosa inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species is found in primary forest understory and canopy gaps, preferring areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Licania cymosa classified as Endangered?
Licania cymosa 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. Licania cymosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements, with logging operations and cattle ranching fragmenting the remaining forest patches where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this tropical tree species depends upon for successful reproduction and growth.
Where does Licania cymosa live?
Licania cymosa 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 Licania cymosa?
The main threats to Licania cymosa 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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