VU

Calathea lanicaulis

Unknown

Overview

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

Calathea lanicaulis 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 regimes essential for this moisture-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Calathea lanicaulis inhabits the humid understory of Atlantic Forest rainforests in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in shaded areas with consistently moist soils. The species requires the stable microclimate conditions found in intact forest fragments, particularly areas with high humidity and protection from direct sunlight.

Other threatened species in MARANTACEAE

EN

Monotagma rudanii

Unknown
VU

Goeppertia gandersii

Unknown
VU

Calathea congesta

Unknown
VU

Calathea latrinotecta

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Calathea lanicaulis classified as Vulnerable?
Calathea lanicaulis 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. Calathea lanicaulis 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 regimes essential for this moisture-dependent species.
Where does Calathea lanicaulis live?
Calathea lanicaulis 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 Calathea lanicaulis?
The main threats to Calathea lanicaulis 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.