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Machaerium cuzcoense

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Overview

Machaerium cuzcoense is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Peru.

Machaerium cuzcoense faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean range, particularly in Peru's cloud forest regions. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where this montane species can survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests of the eastern Andean slopes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 meters. It grows in areas with high humidity and frequent fog, often on steep terrain with well-drained soils.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Machaerium cuzcoense classified as Critically Endangered?
Machaerium cuzcoense 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. Machaerium cuzcoense faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Andean range, particularly in Peru's cloud forest regions. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where this montane species can survive.
Where does Machaerium cuzcoense live?
Machaerium cuzcoense 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 Machaerium cuzcoense?
The main threats to Machaerium cuzcoense 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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