CR

Sloanea pseudogranulosa

Declining

Overview

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

Sloanea pseudogranulosa faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and cattle ranching, has dramatically reduced the species' available habitat. The tree's specific ecological requirements and slow growth rate make it particularly vulnerable to rapid environmental changes, while its restricted distribution leaves little room for population recovery.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and mature secondary tropical rainforests, typically found in lowland and submontane regions with high humidity and consistent rainfall. It grows in the forest understory and canopy layers, requiring well-drained soils and stable forest conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sloanea pseudogranulosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Sloanea pseudogranulosa is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Sloanea pseudogranulosa faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in tropical rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for palm oil plantations and cattle ranching, has dramatically reduced the species' available habitat. The tree's specific ecological requirements and slow growth rate make it particularly vulnerable to rapid environmental changes, while its restricted distribution leaves little room for population recovery.
Where does Sloanea pseudogranulosa live?
Sloanea pseudogranulosa occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sloanea pseudogranulosa?
The main threats to Sloanea pseudogranulosa 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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