Duguetia sooretamae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Duguetia sooretamae 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.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits the remaining fragments of Brazil's Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), specifically in lowland and submontane rainforest areas. It occurs in primary and well-preserved secondary forest formations, typically in areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils.