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Bathysa sylvestrae

Declining

Overview

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

Bathysa sylvestrae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. The species' limited distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to local extinctions, while climate change may further stress remaining populations through altered precipitation patterns affecting forest composition.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the understory and mid-canopy of primary and secondary Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) in southeastern Brazil. It typically occurs in humid montane forests between 500-1200 meters elevation, preferring areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bathysa sylvestrae classified as Endangered?
Bathysa sylvestrae 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. Bathysa sylvestrae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. The species' limited distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to local extinctions, while climate change may further stress remaining populations through altered precipitation patterns affecting forest composition.
Where does Bathysa sylvestrae live?
Bathysa sylvestrae 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 Bathysa sylvestrae?
The main threats to Bathysa sylvestrae 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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