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Campomanesia laurifolia

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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.

Campomanesia laurifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native range in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado regions of Brazil. Urban development and cattle ranching have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural recovery extremely difficult. Climate change is exacerbating these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for fruit development and seedling establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants and gallery forests within the Cerrado savanna, typically growing in well-drained soils along riverbanks and forest edges. It requires specific microclimate conditions with consistent moisture and partial shade, making it particularly vulnerable to habitat disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Campomanesia laurifolia classified as Endangered?
Campomanesia laurifolia 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. Campomanesia laurifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native range in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado regions of Brazil. Urban development and cattle ranching have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural recovery extremely difficult. Climate change is exacerbating these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for fruit development and seedling establishment.
Where does Campomanesia laurifolia live?
Campomanesia laurifolia 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 Campomanesia laurifolia?
The main threats to Campomanesia laurifolia 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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