VU

Moquilea megalophylla

Stable

Overview

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

Moquilea megalophylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in its lowland rainforest habitat pose an additional threat to population stability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in primary forest understory and forest edges. It occurs in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall, preferring well-drained soils in terra firme forest formations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Moquilea megalophylla classified as Vulnerable?
Moquilea megalophylla 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. Moquilea megalophylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in its lowland rainforest habitat pose an additional threat to population stability.
Where does Moquilea megalophylla live?
Moquilea megalophylla occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Moquilea megalophylla?
The main threats to Moquilea megalophylla 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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