Cratylia bahiensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cratylia bahiensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this leguminous tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compound habitat loss, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats.
Habitat
Cratylia bahiensis is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of eastern Brazil, occurring in remnant forest fragments and forest edges. This leguminous tree species typically grows in humid tropical forests and secondary growth areas within the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome.