VU

Couratari tauari

Unknown

Overview

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

Couratari tauari faces severe pressure from deforestation and logging activities throughout the Amazon basin, where its large timber is highly valued for construction and furniture. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Couratari tauari 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 forests, often growing as an emergent canopy tree reaching heights of 30-40 meters.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Couratari tauari classified as Vulnerable?
Couratari tauari 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. Couratari tauari faces severe pressure from deforestation and logging activities throughout the Amazon basin, where its large timber is highly valued for construction and furniture. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to fragment its remaining habitat. Climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Where does Couratari tauari live?
Couratari tauari 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 Couratari tauari?
The main threats to Couratari tauari 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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