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Pachira orinocensis

Declining

Overview

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

Pachira orinocensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Orinoco Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact riparian forests, which are being rapidly converted for cattle ranching and crop cultivation. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in these forests further fragment the remaining habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species is endemic to seasonally flooded riparian forests along the Orinoco River and its tributaries in Venezuela and Colombia. It typically grows in gallery forests that experience periodic inundation during the wet season.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pachira orinocensis classified as Endangered?
Pachira orinocensis 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. Pachira orinocensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Orinoco Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact riparian forests, which are being rapidly converted for cattle ranching and crop cultivation. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in these forests further fragment the remaining habitat patches.
Where does Pachira orinocensis live?
Pachira orinocensis occurs in Colombia, and 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 orinocensis?
The main threats to Pachira orinocensis 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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