CRCritically Endangered

Pseudalbizzia buntingii

Declining

Overview

Pseudalbizzia buntingii is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It a tree found only in Zulia state of Venezuela.

Pseudalbizzia buntingii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered tree species inhabits tropical lowland forests and forest margins, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils and specific microclimatic conditions. It is found in both primary and secondary forest habitats, though it shows preference for undisturbed forest environments with established canopy cover.

Other threatened species in FABACEAE

Threatened in Venezuela

Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae

Stable

Ternstroemia steyermarkii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudalbizzia buntingii classified as Critically Endangered?

Pseudalbizzia buntingii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Pseudalbizzia buntingii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

Where does Pseudalbizzia buntingii live?

Pseudalbizzia buntingii occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Pseudalbizzia buntingii?

The main threats to Pseudalbizzia buntingii are 1.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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