ENEndangered
Cascadura
Helicostylis heterotricha
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Overview
Helicostylis heterotricha is a species of plant in the family Moraceae. It is endemic to Brazil.
Helicostylis heterotricha faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, logging activities, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and fragment the remaining patches of suitable forest habitat.
Other threatened species in Moraceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cascadura classified as Endangered?
Cascadura 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. Helicostylis heterotricha faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, logging activities, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and fragment the remaining patches of suitable forest habitat.
Where does Cascadura live?
Cascadura 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 Cascadura?
The main threats to Cascadura 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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