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Clusia riedeliana

Declining

Overview

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

Clusia riedeliana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and cattle ranching continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of its montane forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

Clusia riedeliana inhabits montane Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically growing as an epiphyte or hemiepiphyte on trees in humid cloud forests. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in these high-elevation forest ecosystems, including consistent moisture and filtered sunlight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clusia riedeliana classified as Endangered?
Clusia riedeliana 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. Clusia riedeliana faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and cattle ranching continue to reduce the quality and connectivity of its montane forest habitat.
Where does Clusia riedeliana live?
Clusia riedeliana 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 Clusia riedeliana?
The main threats to Clusia riedeliana 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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