CR

Perebea glabrifolia

Unknown

Overview

Perebea rubra subsp. glabrifolia is a subspecies of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to Ecuador, Peru, and northern and west-central Brazil.

Perebea glabrifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited Amazonian range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has eliminated vast areas of the lowland rainforest this species requires. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species have further degraded remaining forest patches, while infrastructure development creates additional barriers to population connectivity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Perebea glabrifolia inhabits primary lowland rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in well-drained terra firme forests with closed canopy cover. The species shows preference for areas with rich, deep soils and requires intact forest connectivity for successful reproduction and dispersal.

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Pseudolmedia hirtula

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Perebea glabrifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Perebea glabrifolia 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. Perebea glabrifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited Amazonian range. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has eliminated vast areas of the lowland rainforest this species requires. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species have further degraded remaining forest patches, while infrastructure development creates additional barriers to population connectivity.
Where does Perebea glabrifolia live?
Perebea glabrifolia 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 Perebea glabrifolia?
The main threats to Perebea glabrifolia 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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