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Bicuiba oleifera

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Overview

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

Bicuiba oleifera faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' valuable timber has made it a target for selective logging, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid conditions this moisture-dependent species requires for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bicuiba oleifera is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. The species thrives in well-drained soils of primary and secondary forest formations, typically at elevations between 50-800 meters.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bicuiba oleifera classified as Endangered?
Bicuiba oleifera 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. Bicuiba oleifera faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' valuable timber has made it a target for selective logging, while agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce its remaining forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid conditions this moisture-dependent species requires for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.
Where does Bicuiba oleifera live?
Bicuiba oleifera occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bicuiba oleifera?
The main threats to Bicuiba oleifera 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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