CR

Couepia carautae

Declining

Overview

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

Couepia carautae faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most endangered biomes. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced its already limited range, while the species' apparent restriction to specific soil types or microclimates makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction. Climate change may further threaten this endemic species by altering the precise environmental conditions it requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, likely requiring specific soil conditions or microhabitat features that restrict its distribution. It appears to be adapted to the humid, biodiverse conditions of this critically threatened biome.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Couepia carautae classified as Critically Endangered?
Couepia carautae 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. Couepia carautae faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most endangered biomes. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced its already limited range, while the species' apparent restriction to specific soil types or microclimates makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction. Climate change may further threaten this endemic species by altering the precise environmental conditions it requires for survival.
Where does Couepia carautae live?
Couepia carautae 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 Couepia carautae?
The main threats to Couepia carautae 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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