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Sterculia guianensis

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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.

Sterculia guianensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Amazonian range, with logging operations targeting both the species directly for timber and clearing surrounding forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to alter the humid tropical conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in well-drained soils of terra firme forests. It occurs in both lowland and submontane forest zones, preferring areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sterculia guianensis classified as Endangered?
Sterculia guianensis 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. Sterculia guianensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Amazonian range, with logging operations targeting both the species directly for timber and clearing surrounding forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while climate change threatens to alter the humid tropical conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.
Where does Sterculia guianensis live?
Sterculia guianensis occurs in Guyana. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sterculia guianensis?
The main threats to Sterculia guianensis 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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