VU

Sarcaulus inflexus

Unknown

Overview

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

Sarcaulus inflexus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Amazonian range, particularly from cattle ranching and agricultural expansion. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it especially vulnerable to logging operations that target large trees. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the fruiting cycles of trees this species depends upon for food.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sarcaulus inflexus inhabits the upper canopy of primary and mature secondary rainforests throughout the Amazon Basin. The species shows a strong preference for areas with high tree diversity and is typically found in terra firme forests rather than seasonally flooded areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sarcaulus inflexus classified as Vulnerable?
Sarcaulus inflexus 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. Sarcaulus inflexus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Amazonian range, particularly from cattle ranching and agricultural expansion. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it especially vulnerable to logging operations that target large trees. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the fruiting cycles of trees this species depends upon for food.
Where does Sarcaulus inflexus live?
Sarcaulus inflexus 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 Sarcaulus inflexus?
The main threats to Sarcaulus inflexus 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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