VU

Mezilaurus palcazuensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Mezilaurus palcazuensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Peruvian Amazon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as logging operations and cattle ranching continue to reduce the continuous forest cover essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its montane forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits humid montane forests of the eastern Andean slopes in Peru, typically occurring at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It grows in primary and well-preserved secondary forests with high canopy cover and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

Other threatened species in LAURACEAE

CR

Cryptocarya subtrinervis

Unknown
EN

Steyermark Pleurothyrium

Pleurothyrium steyermarkianum

Declining
CR

Cryptocarya pergamentacea

Unknown
CR

Mespilodaphne paradoxa

Unknown

Threatened in Peru

EN

Puya fastuosa

Unknown
EN

Puya pratensis

Unknown
CR

Puya ramonii

Unknown
VU

Copper Shark

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Mezilaurus palcazuensis classified as Vulnerable?
Mezilaurus palcazuensis 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. Mezilaurus palcazuensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Peruvian Amazon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as logging operations and cattle ranching continue to reduce the continuous forest cover essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its montane forest habitat.
Where does Mezilaurus palcazuensis live?
Mezilaurus palcazuensis occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mezilaurus palcazuensis?
The main threats to Mezilaurus palcazuensis 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.