VU

Guarea trunciflora

Unknown

Overview

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

Guarea trunciflora faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has eliminated much of its preferred montane forest habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upward beyond available mountain peaks.

Threat summary

Habitat

Guarea trunciflora inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species requires the consistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude forest ecosystems in Central America.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Guarea trunciflora classified as Vulnerable?
Guarea trunciflora 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. Guarea trunciflora faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and coffee cultivation, has eliminated much of its preferred montane forest habitat. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones upward beyond available mountain peaks.
Where does Guarea trunciflora live?
Guarea trunciflora occurs in Brazil, Guyana, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Guarea trunciflora?
The main threats to Guarea trunciflora 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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