ENEndangered
Swietenia humilis
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorSavanna· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in MELIACEAE
Threatened in Belize
Frequently asked questions
Why is Swietenia humilis classified as Endangered?
Swietenia humilis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Swietenia humilis live?
Swietenia humilis occurs in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Swietenia humilis?
The main threats to Swietenia humilis are 12.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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