VU

Macrolobium stenopetalum

Unknown

Overview

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

Macrolobium stenopetalum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in its lowland rainforest habitat have fragmented remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for cattle ranching and soybean cultivation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically growing in well-drained soils along riverbanks and forest edges. It occurs in primary and secondary forest formations at elevations below 500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Macrolobium stenopetalum classified as Vulnerable?
Macrolobium stenopetalum 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. Macrolobium stenopetalum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in its lowland rainforest habitat have fragmented remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for cattle ranching and soybean cultivation.
Where does Macrolobium stenopetalum live?
Macrolobium stenopetalum 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 Macrolobium stenopetalum?
The main threats to Macrolobium stenopetalum 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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