VU

Faramea atlantica

Declining

Overview

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

Faramea atlantica faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Urban expansion, agricultural conversion, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and isolate the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

Faramea atlantica is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid lowland and montane forests. This species typically occurs in well-preserved forest understory environments with high humidity and dense canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Faramea atlantica classified as Vulnerable?
Faramea atlantica is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Faramea atlantica faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Urban expansion, agricultural conversion, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and isolate the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures.
Where does Faramea atlantica live?
Faramea atlantica 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 Faramea atlantica?
The main threats to Faramea atlantica 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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