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Mezilaurus duckei

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Overview

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

Mezilaurus duckei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce the intact forest areas this species requires. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species further degrade remaining habitat patches, while infrastructure development creates additional barriers to population connectivity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and mature secondary rainforests in the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. It shows preference for undisturbed forest areas with dense canopy cover and is rarely found in degraded or edge habitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mezilaurus duckei classified as Endangered?
Mezilaurus duckei is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Mezilaurus duckei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce the intact forest areas this species requires. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species further degrade remaining habitat patches, while infrastructure development creates additional barriers to population connectivity.
Where does Mezilaurus duckei live?
Mezilaurus duckei 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 Mezilaurus duckei?
The main threats to Mezilaurus duckei 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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