Swartzia rugosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Swartzia rugosa faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging operations that target valuable timber species in its lowland rainforest habitat. Fragmentation of remaining forest patches reduces population connectivity and increases edge effects that alter the microclimate conditions this species requires for successful reproduction.
Habitat
Swartzia rugosa inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in primary forest understory and forest edges at elevations below 500 meters. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.