Sloanea gracilis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sloanea gracilis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and cattle ranching, has reduced suitable forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while selective logging operations target the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically establishes.
Habitat
Sloanea gracilis inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically occurring in the forest canopy and sub-canopy layers. The species is found in lowland and montane forest ecosystems with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.