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Parkia bahiae

Declining

Overview

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

Parkia bahiae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes remaining populations highly vulnerable to local extinctions from continued forest clearing and urban development.

Threat summary

Habitat

Parkia bahiae is endemic to Brazil's Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. The species requires intact forest canopy and is particularly associated with primary forest remnants in coastal and near-coastal regions of Bahia state.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parkia bahiae classified as Endangered?
Parkia bahiae 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. Parkia bahiae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes remaining populations highly vulnerable to local extinctions from continued forest clearing and urban development.
Where does Parkia bahiae live?
Parkia bahiae 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 Parkia bahiae?
The main threats to Parkia bahiae 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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