VUVulnerable
Mezilaurus ita-uba
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in LAURACEAE
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mezilaurus ita-uba classified as Vulnerable?
Mezilaurus ita-uba 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Mezilaurus ita-uba live?
Mezilaurus ita-uba occurs in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Guyana (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mezilaurus ita-uba?
The main threats to Mezilaurus ita-uba are 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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