CR

Duguetia restingae

Declining

Overview

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

Duguetia restingae faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Brazil's Atlantic coast, which directly destroys its specialized restinga habitat. Sand mining operations and urban sprawl have fragmented the remaining populations, while invasive plant species alter the delicate soil chemistry and water balance of these coastal ecosystems. Climate change poses additional risks through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity, which can flood or erode the low-lying sandy areas where this endemic species survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to restinga vegetation, a specialized coastal ecosystem found on sandy soils behind beach dunes along Brazil's Atlantic coast. It grows in the shrubby, salt-tolerant plant communities that develop on nutrient-poor sandy substrates, typically within a few kilometers of the ocean.

Other threatened species in ANNONACEAE

VU

Cyathocalyx magnifructus

Unknown
VU

Mitrephora vulpina

Unknown
VU

Goniothalamus undulatus

Unknown
CR

Huberantha mossambicensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Duguetia restingae classified as Critically Endangered?
Duguetia restingae 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. Duguetia restingae faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion along Brazil's Atlantic coast, which directly destroys its specialized restinga habitat. Sand mining operations and urban sprawl have fragmented the remaining populations, while invasive plant species alter the delicate soil chemistry and water balance of these coastal ecosystems. Climate change poses additional risks through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity, which can flood or erode the low-lying sandy areas where this endemic species survives.
Where does Duguetia restingae live?
Duguetia restingae 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 Duguetia restingae?
The main threats to Duguetia restingae 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.