CR

Chrysophyllum euryphyllum

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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.

Chrysophyllum euryphyllum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in southeastern Brazil. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species. Urban expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in lowland and montane rainforest environments. It grows in primary and secondary forest formations, typically in areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils.

Forest· majorSavanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chrysophyllum euryphyllum classified as Critically Endangered?
Chrysophyllum euryphyllum 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. Chrysophyllum euryphyllum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in southeastern Brazil. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species. Urban expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.
Where does Chrysophyllum euryphyllum live?
Chrysophyllum euryphyllum 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 Chrysophyllum euryphyllum?
The main threats to Chrysophyllum euryphyllum 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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