ENEndangered
Baga-de-morcego
Trichilia tetrapetala
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Overview
Trichilia tetrapetala is a species of plant in the family Meliaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Trichilia tetrapetala faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Urban expansion, agricultural conversion, and logging activities have dramatically reduced the species' available habitat, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in small forest fragments.
Other threatened species in Meliaceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Baga-de-morcego classified as Endangered?
Baga-de-morcego 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. Trichilia tetrapetala faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Urban expansion, agricultural conversion, and logging activities have dramatically reduced the species' available habitat, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in small forest fragments.
Where does Baga-de-morcego live?
Baga-de-morcego 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 Baga-de-morcego?
The main threats to Baga-de-morcego 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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