Chrysophyllum aulacocarpum is a tree in the family Sapotaceae, native to Venezuela.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
| Genus: | Chrysophyllum |
| Species: | C. aulacocarpum
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| Binomial name | |
| Chrysophyllum aulacocarpum | |
Distribution and habitat edit
Chrysophyllum aulacocarpum is endemic to Venezuela, where it is considered to be confined to the area of Los Teques in Miranda state. Its last-known habitat was in deciduous or cloud forests at an altitude of around 1,200 metres (4,000 ft).[1]
Conservation edit
Chrysophyllum aulacocarpum has been assessed as Critically Endangered (possibly extinct) on the IUCN Red List. The species is only known from its initial identification in 1874. Given that its habitat of that time is now in the urban area of Los Teques, it is at best threatened by urban development.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Avendaño, N. (2021). "Chrysophyllum aulacocarpum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T149467492A149577648. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Chrysophyllum aulacocarpum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
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