VU

Casearia villosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Casearia villosa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in tropical South America. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced the continuous forest cover this species requires for reproduction and survival. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining populations, limiting gene flow between isolated stands.

Threat summary

Habitat

Casearia villosa inhabits humid tropical forests and forest edges, typically found in lowland and montane regions up to 1,500 meters elevation. The species thrives in secondary growth forests and can tolerate some disturbance, often occurring along forest margins and in partially cleared areas with adequate canopy cover.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Casearia villosa classified as Vulnerable?
Casearia villosa is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Casearia villosa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in tropical South America. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has reduced the continuous forest cover this species requires for reproduction and survival. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining populations, limiting gene flow between isolated stands.
Where does Casearia villosa live?
Casearia villosa 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 villosa?
The main threats to Casearia villosa 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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