CR

Estevesia alex-bragae

Declining

Overview

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

Estevesia alex-bragae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining habitat fragments where this critically endangered species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical montane regions, typically associated with rocky outcrops and specialized soil conditions. It occurs in areas with particular moisture and temperature requirements that are highly sensitive to environmental disturbance.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Estevesia alex-bragae classified as Critically Endangered?
Estevesia alex-bragae 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. Estevesia alex-bragae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining habitat fragments where this critically endangered species persists.
Where does Estevesia alex-bragae live?
Estevesia alex-bragae occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Estevesia alex-bragae?
The main threats to Estevesia alex-bragae 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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