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Virola megacarpa

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Overview

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

Virola megacarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has eliminated significant portions of its lowland rainforest habitat. Logging operations target both the species directly for its valuable timber and degrade the forest structure essential for its reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Virola megacarpa inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically occurring in well-drained terra firme forests and along riverine areas. The species requires intact canopy cover and is particularly associated with nutrient-rich soils in primary forest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Virola megacarpa classified as Endangered?
Virola megacarpa 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 megacarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, has eliminated significant portions of its lowland rainforest habitat. Logging operations target both the species directly for its valuable timber and degrade the forest structure essential for its reproduction and survival.
Where does Virola megacarpa live?
Virola megacarpa 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 Virola megacarpa?
The main threats to Virola megacarpa 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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