VU

Tachigali pimichinensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Tachigali pimichinensis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the Guiana Shield region. Mining activities, particularly gold mining operations, pose a direct threat to its limited forest habitat. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining populations of this endemic tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Guiana Shield, typically found in primary forest environments with well-drained soils. It occurs in areas with high rainfall and stable forest canopy conditions characteristic of the northern South American region.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tachigali pimichinensis classified as Vulnerable?
Tachigali pimichinensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Tachigali pimichinensis faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in the Guiana Shield region. Mining activities, particularly gold mining operations, pose a direct threat to its limited forest habitat. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining populations of this endemic tree species.
Where does Tachigali pimichinensis live?
Tachigali pimichinensis occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tachigali pimichinensis?
The main threats to Tachigali pimichinensis 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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