CR

Erythroxylum dumosum

Unknown

Overview

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

Erythroxylum dumosum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with most remaining populations confined to small, isolated forest fragments that are increasingly threatened by edge effects and continued human encroachment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Erythroxylum dumosum is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species typically occurs in well-drained soils within secondary forest formations and forest remnants that have experienced varying degrees of disturbance.

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CR

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Erythroxylum dumosum classified as Critically Endangered?
Erythroxylum dumosum 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. Erythroxylum dumosum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with most remaining populations confined to small, isolated forest fragments that are increasingly threatened by edge effects and continued human encroachment.
Where does Erythroxylum dumosum live?
Erythroxylum dumosum 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 Erythroxylum dumosum?
The main threats to Erythroxylum dumosum 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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