VU

Pouteria peruviensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Pouteria peruviensis faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazonian range. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species often result in habitat fragmentation that disrupts the forest canopy structure essential for this tree species. Mining activities, particularly gold mining in Peru and Ecuador, have led to direct habitat destruction and soil contamination in several known populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland and montane rainforests of the western Amazon basin, typically occurring in primary forest canopy at elevations between 200-1,200 meters. It grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges, often associated with other Sapotaceae family members in diverse tropical forest communities.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pouteria peruviensis classified as Vulnerable?
Pouteria peruviensis 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 peruviensis faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazonian range. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species often result in habitat fragmentation that disrupts the forest canopy structure essential for this tree species. Mining activities, particularly gold mining in Peru and Ecuador, have led to direct habitat destruction and soil contamination in several known populations.
Where does Pouteria peruviensis live?
Pouteria peruviensis 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 peruviensis?
The main threats to Pouteria peruviensis 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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