EN

Tapura wurdackiana

Declining

Overview

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

Tapura wurdackiana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the specialized lowland rainforest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tapura wurdackiana inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in primary forest understory and forest edges. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in terra firme forests at elevations below 500 meters.

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Tapura mexicana

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CR

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EN

Dichapetalum potamophilum

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Tapura wurdackiana classified as Endangered?
Tapura wurdackiana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Tapura wurdackiana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Amazon Basin. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the specialized lowland rainforest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Tapura wurdackiana live?
Tapura wurdackiana 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 Tapura wurdackiana?
The main threats to Tapura wurdackiana 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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