Calathea hagbergii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Calathea hagbergii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on the humid understory conditions of intact rainforest. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced available habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the moisture and temperature regimes essential for this species' survival.
Habitat
Calathea hagbergii inhabits the humid understory of Atlantic Forest rainforests in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in shaded areas with consistently moist soils. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in intact forest fragments, including high humidity, filtered light, and stable temperatures.