VU

Pachira cowanii

Declining

Overview

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

Pachira cowanii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable to slash-and-burn agriculture (tavy) and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this tree requires for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pachira cowanii is endemic to the humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically occurring at elevations between 200-1,200 meters. The species requires well-drained soils in primary forest environments with consistent moisture and canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pachira cowanii classified as Vulnerable?
Pachira cowanii 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. Pachira cowanii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable to slash-and-burn agriculture (tavy) and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid conditions this tree requires for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.
Where does Pachira cowanii live?
Pachira cowanii 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 Pachira cowanii?
The main threats to Pachira cowanii 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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