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Virola crebrinervia

Declining

Overview

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

Virola crebrinervia 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 typical of large rainforest trees. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in its habitat pose an additional direct threat, while fragmentation of remaining forest patches reduces population connectivity and genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

Virola crebrinervia inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically growing in well-drained soils of terra firme forests. The species occurs in primary forest canopy and forest edges, preferring areas with consistent moisture and rich organic soils.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Virola crebrinervia classified as Endangered?
Virola crebrinervia 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. Virola crebrinervia 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 typical of large rainforest trees. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in its habitat pose an additional direct threat, while fragmentation of remaining forest patches reduces population connectivity and genetic diversity.
Where does Virola crebrinervia live?
Virola crebrinervia occurs in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Virola crebrinervia?
The main threats to Virola crebrinervia 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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