Tachigali duckei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Tachigali duckei faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and slow growth rate, making population recovery difficult once habitat is cleared. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Habitat
Tachigali duckei inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often growing in forest gaps and along riverine corridors where light availability supports its growth requirements.