VU

Swartzia cowanii

Stable

Overview

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

Swartzia cowanii faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly slash-and-burn cultivation, continues to reduce available habitat, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this species typically occurs. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this legume requires for successful reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Swartzia cowanii inhabits the humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically occurring in primary forest with dense canopy cover. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in areas receiving consistent rainfall throughout the year.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Swartzia cowanii classified as Vulnerable?
Swartzia cowanii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Swartzia cowanii faces primary threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly slash-and-burn cultivation, continues to reduce available habitat, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this species typically occurs. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this legume requires for successful reproduction.
Where does Swartzia cowanii live?
Swartzia cowanii 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 cowanii?
The main threats to Swartzia cowanii 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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