The Sapotaceae are represented in Peru by 10 genera and 90 species (Brako & Zarucchi, 1993; Ulloa Ulloa et al., 2004), all trees. Here we recognize eight endemic species in four genera. Pouteria is the genus with more endemic species. Endemic species are found in Very Humid Premontane Forests, Humid Lowland Amazonian Forests, Very Humid Montane Forests and Mesoandean regions, between 100 and 2500 m elevation. One endemic species has been recorded within Peru’s protected areas system.La familia Sapotaceae es reconocida en el Perú por presentar 10 géneros y 90 especies (Brako & Zarucchi, 1993; Ulloa Ulloa et al., 2004), todas árboles. En este trabajo reconocemos ocho especies endémicas en cuatro géneros. Pouteria es el género más rico...