VU

Couepia nutans

Unknown

Overview

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

Couepia nutans faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has reduced its forest habitat to isolated fragments. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on remaining forest patches where this species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland Atlantic Forest remnants and secondary forests in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in humid forest understories and forest edges. It is found in both primary forest fragments and regenerating secondary growth areas within the highly fragmented Atlantic Forest biome.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Couepia nutans classified as Vulnerable?
Couepia nutans is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Couepia nutans faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has reduced its forest habitat to isolated fragments. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on remaining forest patches where this species occurs.
Where does Couepia nutans live?
Couepia nutans 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 nutans?
The main threats to Couepia nutans 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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