CR

Peltophorum venezuelense

Declining

Overview

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

Peltophorum venezuelense faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Venezuelan range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while illegal logging operations continue to fragment remaining forest patches. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for this tropical tree's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Venezuelan tree species inhabits lowland tropical forests and forest edges, typically occurring in humid areas with well-drained soils. It is found in both primary and secondary forest formations at elevations below 500 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Peltophorum venezuelense classified as Critically Endangered?
Peltophorum venezuelense 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. Peltophorum venezuelense faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited Venezuelan range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while illegal logging operations continue to fragment remaining forest patches. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns essential for this tropical tree's reproductive cycles.
Where does Peltophorum venezuelense live?
Peltophorum venezuelense occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Peltophorum venezuelense?
The main threats to Peltophorum venezuelense 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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