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Pouteria amapaensis

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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.

Pouteria amapaensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional threats to the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in primary forest understory and canopy layers. It occurs in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns characteristic of the equatorial Amazon region.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pouteria amapaensis classified as Endangered?
Pouteria amapaensis 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. Pouteria amapaensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional threats to the remaining populations.
Where does Pouteria amapaensis live?
Pouteria amapaensis 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 Pouteria amapaensis?
The main threats to Pouteria amapaensis 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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