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Swartzia littlei

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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.

Swartzia littlei 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. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in the same forest ecosystems pose an additional threat to the tree's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Swartzia littlei occurs in lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in well-drained terra firme forests at elevations below 500 meters. The species grows in the forest understory and canopy gaps, preferring areas with rich, organic soils and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Swartzia littlei classified as Endangered?
Swartzia littlei 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 littlei 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. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in the same forest ecosystems pose an additional threat to the tree's survival.
Where does Swartzia littlei live?
Swartzia littlei 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 littlei?
The main threats to Swartzia littlei 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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