CR

Tachigali acrensis

Declining

Overview

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

Tachigali acrensis faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the western Amazon basin. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle ranching and soybean cultivation continue to encroach on remaining forest patches. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this tree requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tachigali acrensis is endemic to lowland rainforests of the western Amazon, specifically found in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species occurs in primary forest understory and canopy gaps, typically at elevations below 500 meters in areas with high annual rainfall.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tachigali acrensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Tachigali acrensis 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. Tachigali acrensis faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the western Amazon basin. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle ranching and soybean cultivation continue to encroach on remaining forest patches. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this tree requires.
Where does Tachigali acrensis live?
Tachigali acrensis 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 Tachigali acrensis?
The main threats to Tachigali acrensis 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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