Machaerium mucronulatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Machaerium mucronulatum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native range in Central and South America. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as remaining populations become isolated in small forest patches. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in the same ecosystems have further reduced suitable habitat, while cattle ranching continues to convert remaining forest areas to pastureland.
Habitat
This leguminous tree species inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests, typically found in lowland and montane forest ecosystems. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often growing in areas with well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.