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Honduras mahogany

Swietenia macrophylla

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (6 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau, Vanuatu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Species

Swietenia macrophylla (Honduras mahogany)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Caoba

French Mahogani Grands Feuilles

Portuguese Araputangá

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Honduras mahogany?

The scientific name of Honduras mahogany is Swietenia macrophylla. It belongs to the genus Swietenia.

What is the conservation status of Honduras mahogany?

Honduras mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Honduras mahogany live?

Honduras mahogany is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (6 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Palau, Vanuatu), and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Laos, Micronesia.

What family does Honduras mahogany belong to?

Honduras mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) belongs to the genus Swietenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Meliaceae.

Is Honduras mahogany endangered?

Yes, Honduras mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Honduras mahogany belong to?

Honduras mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Honduras mahogany?

The closest relatives of Honduras mahogany in the genus Swietenia include Honduras Mahogany, West Indian mahogany.