Aiouea haussknechtii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aiouea haussknechtii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already limited suitable habitat, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid montane and submontane forests. It typically grows in well-preserved forest remnants at elevations between 500-1200 meters, preferring areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils.