CR

Couepia coarctata

Declining

Overview

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

Couepia coarctata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits lowland and montane rainforest environments. It typically occurs in primary and well-preserved secondary forest areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Couepia coarctata classified as Critically Endangered?
Couepia coarctata 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 coarctata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Couepia coarctata live?
Couepia coarctata 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 coarctata?
The main threats to Couepia coarctata 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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