Pterygota colombiana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pterygota colombiana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited Colombian range. The species' dependence on intact forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching conversion. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns essential for this tree's reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Habitat
This large canopy tree inhabits humid lowland and montane forests of Colombia, typically occurring in primary forest formations between 200-1,500 meters elevation. It requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels found in undisturbed tropical forest ecosystems.
