CR

Cupania moraesiana

Declining

Overview

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

Cupania moraesiana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited range. Urban development pressures and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically occurring in humid lowland and montane forests with rich, well-drained soils. It grows in both primary forest areas and secondary forest regeneration sites within its restricted range in southeastern Brazil.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cupania moraesiana classified as Critically Endangered?
Cupania moraesiana 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. Cupania moraesiana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited range. Urban development pressures and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Cupania moraesiana live?
Cupania moraesiana 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 Cupania moraesiana?
The main threats to Cupania moraesiana 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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