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Platycarpum loretensis

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Overview

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

Platycarpum loretensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Peruvian Amazon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as logging operations and cattle ranching continue to reduce the lowland rainforest areas where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests in the Loreto region of Peru, typically occurring in primary forest areas with high humidity and dense canopy cover. It is found at elevations below 500 meters in areas with well-drained soils and abundant organic matter.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Platycarpum loretensis classified as Endangered?
Platycarpum loretensis 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. Platycarpum loretensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Peruvian Amazon. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as logging operations and cattle ranching continue to reduce the lowland rainforest areas where it occurs. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Platycarpum loretensis live?
Platycarpum loretensis 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 Platycarpum loretensis?
The main threats to Platycarpum loretensis 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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