VU

Algernonia bahiensis

Declining

Overview

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

Algernonia bahiensis faces severe pressure from Atlantic Forest fragmentation, with its restricted range in Bahia state making it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species' dependence on specific forest microhabitats means that even small-scale disturbances can significantly impact local populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Algernonia bahiensis is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of Bahia state in northeastern Brazil, inhabiting humid lowland and montane forest environments. The species appears to require well-preserved forest areas with specific microclimate conditions typical of this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Algernonia bahiensis classified as Vulnerable?
Algernonia bahiensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Algernonia bahiensis faces severe pressure from Atlantic Forest fragmentation, with its restricted range in Bahia state making it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species' dependence on specific forest microhabitats means that even small-scale disturbances can significantly impact local populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that may affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Algernonia bahiensis live?
Algernonia bahiensis 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 Algernonia bahiensis?
The main threats to Algernonia bahiensis 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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