VU

Qualea insignis

Declining

Overview

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

Qualea insignis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements for mature forest conditions. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in the same forest communities pose an additional threat to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Qualea insignis occurs in primary lowland rainforest of the Amazon Basin, typically found in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species requires mature forest conditions and is associated with diverse tree communities in undisturbed tropical rainforest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Qualea insignis classified as Vulnerable?
Qualea insignis 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. Qualea insignis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements for mature forest conditions. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in the same forest communities pose an additional threat to remaining populations.
Where does Qualea insignis live?
Qualea insignis 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 Qualea insignis?
The main threats to Qualea insignis 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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