Faramea paratiensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Faramea paratiensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the species' already limited habitat, while selective logging degrades forest quality even in protected areas.
Habitat
This endemic shrub species inhabits the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, particularly in humid montane and submontane forests. It requires well-preserved forest conditions with dense canopy cover and is typically found at elevations between 200-800 meters in areas with high humidity and rich organic soils.