Matayba cristae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Matayba cristae 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 sugarcane cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the species' already limited habitat, while selective logging degrades forest quality even in protected areas.
Habitat
Matayba cristae is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid lowland and montane forests. The species typically occurs in primary and well-preserved secondary forest formations, particularly in areas with rich, well-drained soils.
Other threatened species in SAPINDACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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