CR

Campomanesia sepalifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Campomanesia sepalifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation has eliminated much of its native forest habitat, while the lack of effective protected area coverage leaves surviving trees exposed to continued clearing pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species occurs in remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically in humid lowland and submontane forests with rich, well-drained soils. It grows in both primary forest understory and secondary forest regeneration areas, showing preference for areas with consistent moisture and partial canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Campomanesia sepalifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Campomanesia sepalifolia is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Campomanesia sepalifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation has eliminated much of its native forest habitat, while the lack of effective protected area coverage leaves surviving trees exposed to continued clearing pressures.
Where does Campomanesia sepalifolia live?
Campomanesia sepalifolia 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 sepalifolia?
The main threats to Campomanesia sepalifolia 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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