CR

Conchocarpus minutiflorus

Declining

Overview

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

Conchocarpus minutiflorus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while fragmentation of remaining forest patches isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid lowland and montane forests. It typically grows in the understory of primary and well-preserved secondary forests with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Conchocarpus minutiflorus classified as Critically Endangered?
Conchocarpus minutiflorus 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. Conchocarpus minutiflorus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while fragmentation of remaining forest patches isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Conchocarpus minutiflorus live?
Conchocarpus minutiflorus 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 Conchocarpus minutiflorus?
The main threats to Conchocarpus minutiflorus 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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