VU

Pouteria glauca

Unknown

Overview

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

Pouteria glauca faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native range in Central and South America. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success. Selective logging for valuable timber species in mixed forests further reduces suitable habitat, while cattle ranching and crop cultivation continue to convert remaining forest areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pouteria glauca inhabits humid lowland and montane forests, typically occurring in mixed tropical rainforest communities at elevations up to 1,500 meters. The species prefers well-drained soils in primary and mature secondary forests, often found along forest edges and in canopy gaps where it can access adequate sunlight for growth.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pouteria glauca classified as Vulnerable?
Pouteria glauca is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Pouteria glauca faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native range in Central and South America. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success. Selective logging for valuable timber species in mixed forests further reduces suitable habitat, while cattle ranching and crop cultivation continue to convert remaining forest areas.
Where does Pouteria glauca live?
Pouteria glauca 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 glauca?
The main threats to Pouteria glauca 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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