VU

tuturuba

Pouteria furcata

Unknown

Overview

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

Tuturuba faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in Brazil. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in mixed forests further reduces suitable habitat for this endemic tree.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tuturuba is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. The species typically grows in mixed forest communities on well-drained soils at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 1,000 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is tuturuba classified as Vulnerable?
tuturuba 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. Tuturuba faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in Brazil. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in mixed forests further reduces suitable habitat for this endemic tree.
Where does tuturuba live?
tuturuba 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 tuturuba?
The main threats to tuturuba 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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