CR

Matisia sulcata

Declining

Overview

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

Matisia sulcata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species thrives. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for the species' reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Matisia sulcata inhabits the upper canopy of primary lowland rainforests in the western Amazon Basin, typically occurring in areas with high annual rainfall and rich, well-drained soils. The species requires mature forest conditions with established canopy structure and is rarely found in secondary growth or disturbed areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Matisia sulcata classified as Critically Endangered?
Matisia sulcata 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. Matisia sulcata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species thrives. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for the species' reproductive cycles.
Where does Matisia sulcata live?
Matisia sulcata occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Matisia sulcata?
The main threats to Matisia sulcata 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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