VU

Pouteria macrocarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Pouteria macrocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging operations that target large-fruited trees, while cattle ranching and soy cultivation continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and fruit production.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pouteria macrocarpa inhabits primary and secondary lowland rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in well-drained soils of terra firme forests. The species is found from sea level to approximately 500 meters elevation, preferring areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pouteria macrocarpa classified as Vulnerable?
Pouteria macrocarpa 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. Pouteria macrocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native range in the Amazon Basin. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging operations that target large-fruited trees, while cattle ranching and soy cultivation continue to fragment its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the species' reproductive cycles and fruit production.
Where does Pouteria macrocarpa live?
Pouteria macrocarpa 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 Pouteria macrocarpa?
The main threats to Pouteria macrocarpa 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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