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Casearia catharinensis

Declining

Overview

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

Casearia catharinensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest biome. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have eliminated much of its original forest habitat, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in small forest fragments. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat disturbance and edge effects.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in Santa Catarina state. It occurs in humid lowland and montane forests, typically growing in the understory and forest edges of this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Casearia catharinensis classified as Endangered?
Casearia catharinensis 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. Casearia catharinensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest biome. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have eliminated much of its original forest habitat, while remaining populations are increasingly isolated in small forest fragments. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat disturbance and edge effects.
Where does Casearia catharinensis live?
Casearia catharinensis 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 Casearia catharinensis?
The main threats to Casearia catharinensis 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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