Pouteria juruana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pouteria juruana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazonian range, with logging operations targeting both the species itself for timber and clearing surrounding forest for cattle ranching and crop cultivation. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific soil requirements hinder natural regeneration in disturbed areas.
Habitat
This Amazonian tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically growing in well-drained soils of terra firme forests. It occurs in both primary and mature secondary forests across parts of Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
Other threatened species in SAPOTACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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