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Aciotis aristellata

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Overview

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

Aciotis aristellata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have destroyed significant portions of its montane forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The plant's restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and edge effects from forest fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits montane Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in humid cloud forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It grows in the understory and forest margins of these highly threatened ecosystems.

Other threatened species in MELASTOMATACEAE

VU

Brachyotum angustifolium

Unknown
CR

Blakea steyermarkii

Declining
VU

Gravesia pulchra

Declining
VU

Blakea calycularis

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Aciotis aristellata classified as Endangered?
Aciotis aristellata is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Aciotis aristellata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have destroyed significant portions of its montane forest habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable elevation zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity. The plant's restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and edge effects from forest fragmentation.
Where does Aciotis aristellata live?
Aciotis aristellata 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 Aciotis aristellata?
The main threats to Aciotis aristellata 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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