CR

Swartzia rediviva

Unknown

Overview

Swartzia rediviva is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Suriname.

Swartzia rediviva faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this tree species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Swartzia rediviva is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it occurs in lowland and montane rainforest remnants. The species typically grows in primary forest understory and edge habitats within this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Swartzia rediviva classified as Critically Endangered?
Swartzia rediviva is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Swartzia rediviva faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this tree species persists.
Where does Swartzia rediviva live?
Swartzia rediviva occurs in Suriname. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Swartzia rediviva?
The main threats to Swartzia rediviva are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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