CR

Esenbeckia conspecta

Declining

Overview

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

Esenbeckia conspecta faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, has eliminated much of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Brazil, typically found in humid lowland and montane forests with dense canopy cover. It requires well-preserved forest ecosystems with minimal human disturbance and specific soil conditions for optimal growth.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Species managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Esenbeckia conspecta classified as Critically Endangered?
Esenbeckia conspecta 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. Esenbeckia conspecta faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, has eliminated much of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Esenbeckia conspecta live?
Esenbeckia conspecta 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 Esenbeckia conspecta?
The main threats to Esenbeckia conspecta 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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