CR

Qualea impexa

Declining

Overview

Qualea impexa is a species of plant in the Vochysiaceae family endemic to Peru.

Qualea impexa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has resulted in significant forest loss within its specialized habitat requirements. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Qualea impexa is endemic to lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species requires intact primary forest canopy and is associated with specific soil conditions and forest microhabitats that support its growth requirements.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Qualea impexa classified as Critically Endangered?
Qualea impexa 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. Qualea impexa faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has resulted in significant forest loss within its specialized habitat requirements. The species' restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in forest fragments.
Where does Qualea impexa live?
Qualea impexa occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Qualea impexa?
The main threats to Qualea impexa are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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