CR

Didymopanax capixabus

Declining

Overview

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

Didymopanax capixabus faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound habitat loss pressures in the region.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in Espírito Santo state, Brazil. It occurs in humid montane forests at elevations between 800-1200 meters, typically in areas with well-drained soils and high rainfall.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Didymopanax capixabus classified as Critically Endangered?
Didymopanax capixabus 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. Didymopanax capixabus faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound habitat loss pressures in the region.
Where does Didymopanax capixabus live?
Didymopanax capixabus 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 Didymopanax capixabus?
The main threats to Didymopanax capixabus 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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