VU

Virola parvifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Virola parvifolia 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, making population recovery difficult once local populations are eliminated. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in mixed forests often result in collateral damage to V. parvifolia stands, while cattle ranching and soy cultivation continue to fragment remaining habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Virola parvifolia inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically growing in well-drained soils along riverbanks and in terra firme forests. The species occurs in mixed forest communities at elevations below 500 meters, often associated with other Myristicaceae family members in the forest understory and canopy.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Virola parvifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Virola parvifolia 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. Virola parvifolia 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, making population recovery difficult once local populations are eliminated. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in mixed forests often result in collateral damage to V. parvifolia stands, while cattle ranching and soy cultivation continue to fragment remaining habitat.
Where does Virola parvifolia live?
Virola parvifolia 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 parvifolia?
The main threats to Virola parvifolia 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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