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Pachira tocantina

Declining

Overview

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

Pachira tocantina faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Tocantins River basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Cattle ranching and soybean cultivation have accelerated forest conversion in recent decades, directly reducing the gallery forests and riparian zones where this tree naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pachira tocantina is endemic to gallery forests and riparian zones along the Tocantins River and its tributaries in central Brazil. The species typically grows in seasonally flooded areas and moist forest edges, preferring well-drained soils near permanent water sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pachira tocantina classified as Endangered?
Pachira tocantina 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 tocantina faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Tocantins River basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Cattle ranching and soybean cultivation have accelerated forest conversion in recent decades, directly reducing the gallery forests and riparian zones where this tree naturally occurs.
Where does Pachira tocantina live?
Pachira tocantina occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pachira tocantina?
The main threats to Pachira tocantina 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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