Trichilia ramalhoi
VU

Trichilia ramalhoi

Local name: Caixão-preto

Unknown

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Gabriel Bonfa, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Gabriel Bonfa

Overview

Trichilia ramalhoi is a species of plant in the family Meliaceae. It is endemic to Brazil.

Caixão-preto (Trichilia ramalhoi) faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while ongoing forest conversion for cattle ranching and urban development continues to reduce available habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in remnant Atlantic Forest fragments and secondary forests in southeastern Brazil, typically in humid montane and submontane forests between 200-800m elevation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Caixão-preto classified as Vulnerable?
Caixão-preto is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Caixão-preto (Trichilia ramalhoi) faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while ongoing forest conversion for cattle ranching and urban development continues to reduce available habitat.
Where does Caixão-preto live?
Caixão-preto 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 Caixão-preto?
The main threats to Caixão-preto 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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