CR

Lonchocarpus pubescens

Declining

Overview

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

Lonchocarpus pubescens faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in Central America. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate as a leguminous tree hampers natural recovery. Urban expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated many of the mature forest stands this species requires for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical dry forests and semi-deciduous woodlands, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 200-800 meters. It prefers mature forest edges and secondary growth areas where it can access adequate sunlight while maintaining soil moisture.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lonchocarpus pubescens classified as Critically Endangered?
Lonchocarpus pubescens 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. Lonchocarpus pubescens faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in Central America. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate as a leguminous tree hampers natural recovery. Urban expansion and cattle ranching have eliminated many of the mature forest stands this species requires for reproduction.
Where does Lonchocarpus pubescens live?
Lonchocarpus pubescens occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lonchocarpus pubescens?
The main threats to Lonchocarpus pubescens 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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