Pouteria butyrocarpa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pouteria butyrocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced suitable habitat, while the tree's valuable timber has led to selective logging pressure in accessible areas.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) biome, typically found in lowland and montane rainforests. It grows in both primary and secondary forest formations, preferring well-drained soils in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.