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Eriotheca bahiensis

Declining

Overview

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

Eriotheca bahiensis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, has eliminated vast areas of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while selective logging targets mature trees of this species for timber extraction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Eriotheca bahiensis is endemic to Brazil's Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. The species typically grows in well-drained soils of primary and secondary forest formations, particularly in areas with high rainfall and consistent humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eriotheca bahiensis classified as Endangered?
Eriotheca bahiensis 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. Eriotheca bahiensis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, has eliminated vast areas of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while selective logging targets mature trees of this species for timber extraction.
Where does Eriotheca bahiensis live?
Eriotheca bahiensis 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 Eriotheca bahiensis?
The main threats to Eriotheca bahiensis 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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