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Didymopanax villosissimus

Declining

Overview

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

Didymopanax villosissimus faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the slow growth rate typical of Araliaceae family members limits the species' ability to recover from population declines.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically growing in humid montane forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It prefers well-drained soils in secondary growth areas and forest edges within the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Didymopanax villosissimus classified as Endangered?
Didymopanax villosissimus 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. Didymopanax villosissimus faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the slow growth rate typical of Araliaceae family members limits the species' ability to recover from population declines.
Where does Didymopanax villosissimus live?
Didymopanax villosissimus 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 villosissimus?
The main threats to Didymopanax villosissimus 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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