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Faramea paratiensis

Declining

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.

Threat summary

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.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Faramea paratiensis classified as Endangered?
Faramea paratiensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. 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.
Where does Faramea paratiensis live?
Faramea paratiensis 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 paratiensis?
The main threats to Faramea paratiensis 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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