Arapatiella psilophylla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Arapatiella psilophylla faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already restricted 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 forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It typically inhabits dense secondary growth forests and forest remnants with rich understory vegetation.