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Swartzia pinheiroana

Declining

Overview

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

Swartzia pinheiroana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development further reduce available habitat, while the slow growth rate typical of leguminous trees limits the species' ability to recover from disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically growing in humid lowland and montane forests with well-drained soils. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often found along forest edges and in partially disturbed areas where some canopy cover remains.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Swartzia pinheiroana classified as Endangered?
Swartzia pinheiroana 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 pinheiroana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development further reduce available habitat, while the slow growth rate typical of leguminous trees limits the species' ability to recover from disturbance.
Where does Swartzia pinheiroana live?
Swartzia pinheiroana 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 pinheiroana?
The main threats to Swartzia pinheiroana 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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