VU

Lonchocarpus sumiderensis

Stable

Overview

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

Lonchocarpus sumiderensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects in its limited range further reduce available habitat, while selective logging targets mature trees of this and related species for timber extraction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands in specific regions of Brazil. It typically grows in well-drained soils on hillsides and forest edges within its restricted geographic range.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationPolicies and regulations

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lonchocarpus sumiderensis classified as Vulnerable?
Lonchocarpus sumiderensis 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. Lonchocarpus sumiderensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects in its limited range further reduce available habitat, while selective logging targets mature trees of this and related species for timber extraction.
Where does Lonchocarpus sumiderensis live?
Lonchocarpus sumiderensis occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lonchocarpus sumiderensis?
The main threats to Lonchocarpus sumiderensis 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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