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Moquilea cariae

Declining

Overview

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

Moquilea cariae faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Guiana Shield region. Mining activities, particularly gold mining operations, have fragmented its forest habitat and contaminated watersheds with mercury and sediments. The species' restricted distribution makes it especially vulnerable to habitat conversion, as even small-scale clearing can eliminate entire local populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and gallery forests along rivers in the Guiana Shield region of northern South America. It typically occurs in primary forest understory and forest edges near water sources, preferring areas with rich, well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Moquilea cariae classified as Endangered?
Moquilea cariae 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. Moquilea cariae faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Guiana Shield region. Mining activities, particularly gold mining operations, have fragmented its forest habitat and contaminated watersheds with mercury and sediments. The species' restricted distribution makes it especially vulnerable to habitat conversion, as even small-scale clearing can eliminate entire local populations.
Where does Moquilea cariae live?
Moquilea cariae occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Moquilea cariae?
The main threats to Moquilea cariae 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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