VU

Virola urbaniana

Declining

Overview

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

Virola urbaniana faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. Selective logging operations target mature trees of this species for timber extraction, directly impacting population numbers and forest structure.

Threat summary

Habitat

Virola urbaniana inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin, typically found in terra firme forests on well-drained soils. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often growing in the forest understory and mid-canopy layers.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Virola urbaniana classified as Vulnerable?
Virola urbaniana 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 urbaniana faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available forest habitat. Selective logging operations target mature trees of this species for timber extraction, directly impacting population numbers and forest structure.
Where does Virola urbaniana live?
Virola urbaniana 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 urbaniana?
The main threats to Virola urbaniana 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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