VU

Coussarea friburgensis

Declining

Overview

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

Coussarea friburgensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion continue to reduce the species' already limited range, while climate change poses additional stress 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, specifically occurring in humid montane forests and forest edges. It typically inhabits areas with dense canopy cover and high moisture levels characteristic of the region's remaining forest fragments.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coussarea friburgensis classified as Vulnerable?
Coussarea friburgensis 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. Coussarea friburgensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion continue to reduce the species' already limited range, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Coussarea friburgensis live?
Coussarea friburgensis 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 Coussarea friburgensis?
The main threats to Coussarea friburgensis 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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