VU

Mezilaurus vanderwerffii

Declining

Overview

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

Mezilaurus vanderwerffii 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 activities, both legal and illegal, further degrade the canopy structure essential for this tree species' survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests of the Amazon basin, typically found in well-drained soils of terra firme forests. It occurs in the canopy and subcanopy layers of humid tropical forests at elevations below 500 meters.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mezilaurus vanderwerffii classified as Vulnerable?
Mezilaurus vanderwerffii 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 vanderwerffii 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 activities, both legal and illegal, further degrade the canopy structure essential for this tree species' survival and reproduction.
Where does Mezilaurus vanderwerffii live?
Mezilaurus vanderwerffii 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 vanderwerffii?
The main threats to Mezilaurus vanderwerffii 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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