ENEndangered

Swartzia angustifoliola

Declining

Overview

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

Swartzia angustifoliola faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its lowland rainforest habitat, while climate change may alter precipitation patterns critical for this moisture-dependent tree species.
Threat summary

Habitat

Swartzia angustifoliola inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in primary forest understory and forest edges. The species prefers well-drained soils in areas with high annual rainfall and consistent humidity levels characteristic of intact Amazonian ecosystems.

Other threatened species in FABACEAE

Threatened in Venezuela

Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae

Stable

Ternstroemia steyermarkii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Swartzia angustifoliola classified as Endangered?

Swartzia angustifoliola 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. Swartzia angustifoliola faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the integrity of its lowland rainforest habitat, while climate change may alter precipitation patterns critical for this moisture-dependent tree species.

Where does Swartzia angustifoliola live?

Swartzia angustifoliola occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Swartzia angustifoliola?

The main threats to Swartzia angustifoliola 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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