CR

Dicypellium caryophyllaceum

Declining

Overview

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

Dicypellium caryophyllaceum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting valuable timber species in its lowland rainforest habitat. Agricultural expansion, especially cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary lowland rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in areas with high humidity and dense canopy cover. It occurs in undisturbed forest environments with rich, well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dicypellium caryophyllaceum classified as Critically Endangered?
Dicypellium caryophyllaceum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Dicypellium caryophyllaceum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting valuable timber species in its lowland rainforest habitat. Agricultural expansion, especially cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Dicypellium caryophyllaceum live?
Dicypellium caryophyllaceum occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dicypellium caryophyllaceum?
The main threats to Dicypellium caryophyllaceum 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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