VU

Oenocarpus circumtextus

Unknown

Overview

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

Oenocarpus circumtextus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and soybean cultivation has fragmented its habitat, while selective logging targets mature forest stands where this palm species thrives. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for its reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This palm species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in well-drained soils of primary and secondary forest understories. It occurs at elevations below 500 meters, preferring areas with consistent moisture and partial shade beneath the forest canopy.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oenocarpus circumtextus classified as Vulnerable?
Oenocarpus circumtextus 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. Oenocarpus circumtextus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and soybean cultivation has fragmented its habitat, while selective logging targets mature forest stands where this palm species thrives. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for its reproductive cycles.
Where does Oenocarpus circumtextus live?
Oenocarpus circumtextus occurs in Brazil, and Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Oenocarpus circumtextus?
The main threats to Oenocarpus circumtextus 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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