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Dahlstedtia bahiana

Declining

Overview

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

Dahlstedtia bahiana faces severe pressure 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 crop cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited range. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic leguminous tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in Bahia state, Brazil, typically growing in humid lowland and montane forest environments. It requires well-drained soils and the complex forest canopy structure characteristic of mature Atlantic Forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dahlstedtia bahiana classified as Endangered?
Dahlstedtia bahiana 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. Dahlstedtia bahiana faces severe pressure 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 crop cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited range. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Dahlstedtia bahiana live?
Dahlstedtia bahiana 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 Dahlstedtia bahiana?
The main threats to Dahlstedtia bahiana 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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