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Cryptocarya botelhensis

Declining

Overview

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

Cryptocarya botelhensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already limited suitable habitat, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the remaining fragments of Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in montane and submontane forest environments. It grows in humid, well-drained soils within the forest understory and canopy gaps of this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

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Cryptocarya subtrinervis

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Cryptocarya pergamentacea

Unknown
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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cryptocarya botelhensis classified as Endangered?
Cryptocarya botelhensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Cryptocarya botelhensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already limited suitable habitat, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Cryptocarya botelhensis live?
Cryptocarya botelhensis 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 Cryptocarya botelhensis?
The main threats to Cryptocarya botelhensis 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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