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Swartzia prolata

Declining

Overview

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

Swartzia prolata 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 this endemic legume tree.

Threat summary

Habitat

Swartzia prolata inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species is found in primary forest understory and canopy gaps, often associated with nutrient-rich alluvial soils near river systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Swartzia prolata classified as Endangered?
Swartzia prolata 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 prolata 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 this endemic legume tree.
Where does Swartzia prolata live?
Swartzia prolata 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 prolata?
The main threats to Swartzia prolata 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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