CR

Coussarea tricephala

Unknown

Overview

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

Coussarea tricephala faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restriction to specific microhabitats within this highly threatened biome makes it particularly vulnerable to land conversion for agriculture and urban development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect 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 appears to require specific microhabitat conditions within these forests, likely associated with particular soil types or moisture regimes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Coussarea tricephala classified as Critically Endangered?
Coussarea tricephala 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. Coussarea tricephala faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restriction to specific microhabitats within this highly threatened biome makes it particularly vulnerable to land conversion for agriculture and urban development. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Coussarea tricephala live?
Coussarea tricephala 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 tricephala?
The main threats to Coussarea tricephala 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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