VU

Sloanea froesii

Declining

Overview

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

Sloanea froesii faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazon basin range. The species' dependence on primary rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching activities that fragment its habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this tree requires for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sloanea froesii is endemic to the Amazon rainforest, where it grows in primary lowland tropical forests with high humidity and consistent rainfall. The species typically occurs in undisturbed forest areas with rich, well-drained soils and dense canopy cover.

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EN

Elaeocarpus timorensis

Unknown
CR

Elaeocarpus surigaensis

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VU

Elaeocarpus degenerianus

Unknown
VU

Elaeocarpus gillespieanus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Sloanea froesii classified as Vulnerable?
Sloanea froesii 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. Sloanea froesii faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazon basin range. The species' dependence on primary rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching activities that fragment its habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this tree requires for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.
Where does Sloanea froesii live?
Sloanea froesii 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 Sloanea froesii?
The main threats to Sloanea froesii 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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