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Calycorectes sellowianus

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Overview

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

Calycorectes sellowianus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have eliminated much of its native forest habitat, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in small forest fragments. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to continued forest loss and degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) biome, occurring in both lowland and montane rainforest environments. It typically grows in the understory and canopy of primary and well-developed secondary forests, particularly in areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calycorectes sellowianus classified as Endangered?
Calycorectes sellowianus 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. Calycorectes sellowianus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have eliminated much of its native forest habitat, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in small forest fragments. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to continued forest loss and degradation.
Where does Calycorectes sellowianus live?
Calycorectes sellowianus 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 Calycorectes sellowianus?
The main threats to Calycorectes sellowianus 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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