Eschweilera alvimii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eschweilera alvimii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing agricultural expansion and urban development that continue to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional localized threats to surviving populations.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in lowland and montane rainforest environments. It typically grows in primary and well-developed secondary forests with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils.