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Spachea martiana

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Overview

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

Spachea martiana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching, which fragment its habitat into increasingly isolated patches. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns essential for the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Spachea martiana inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall. The species shows preference for mature forest with dense canopy cover and rich understory vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spachea martiana classified as Endangered?
Spachea martiana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Spachea martiana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' dependence on intact lowland rainforest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and cattle ranching, which fragment its habitat into increasingly isolated patches. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns essential for the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Spachea martiana live?
Spachea martiana occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spachea martiana?
The main threats to Spachea martiana 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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