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Dacryodes edilsonii

Declining

Overview

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

Dacryodes edilsonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already restricted habitat, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the remaining fragments of Brazil's Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. It grows in well-drained soils within the forest understory and canopy gaps of this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dacryodes edilsonii classified as Endangered?
Dacryodes edilsonii 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. Dacryodes edilsonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already restricted habitat, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Dacryodes edilsonii live?
Dacryodes edilsonii 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 Dacryodes edilsonii?
The main threats to Dacryodes edilsonii 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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