CR

Didymopanax racemiferus

Declining

Overview

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

Didymopanax racemiferus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, has eliminated vast areas of the humid montane forests this species requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane forests within Brazil's Atlantic Forest biome, typically occurring at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It requires dense canopy cover and thrives in the understory of primary and well-developed secondary forests with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Didymopanax racemiferus classified as Critically Endangered?
Didymopanax racemiferus 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 racemiferus faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, has eliminated vast areas of the humid montane forests this species requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Didymopanax racemiferus live?
Didymopanax racemiferus 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 racemiferus?
The main threats to Didymopanax racemiferus 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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