VU

Swartzia lamellata

Unknown

Overview

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

Swartzia lamellata faces primary threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across 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. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in its lowland rainforest habitat pose additional pressure on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Swartzia lamellata inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in primary forest understory and forest edges. The species is found in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns characteristic of Amazonian terra firme forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Swartzia lamellata classified as Vulnerable?
Swartzia lamellata 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 lamellata faces primary threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across 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. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in its lowland rainforest habitat pose additional pressure on remaining populations.
Where does Swartzia lamellata live?
Swartzia lamellata occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Swartzia lamellata?
The main threats to Swartzia lamellata 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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