Chrysophyllum paranaense
Local name: caimito-do-paraná
Chrysophyllum paranaense, known as caimito-do-paraná, is a medium-sized tree species endemic to Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. This member of the Sapotaceae family produces small, fleshy fruits and plays an important role as a food source for forest wildlife.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Family
Sapotaceae
Genus
Chrysophyllum
Chrysophyllum paranaense belongs to the family Sapotaceae, order Ericales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Chrysophyllum paranaense, known as caimito-do-paraná, is a medium-sized tree species endemic to Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. This member of the Sapotaceae family produces small, fleshy fruits and plays an important role as a food source for forest wildlife. The species is characterized by its glossy, leathery leaves and contributes to the structural diversity of the forest canopy.
Caimito-do-paraná faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its native range in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation pressures and climate change impacts.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species occurs in remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, primarily in humid montane and submontane forests between 400-1200m elevation. It is typically found in well-preserved forest areas with dense canopy cover in southeastern Brazil.
Threats
Forest fragmentation
Habitat loss from agricultural expansion
Limited population size and distribution
Climate change impacts
Urban development pressure
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Chrysophyllum paranaense (Chrysophyllum paranaense). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/caimito-do-parana