CR

Muellera graciliflora

Unknown

Overview

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

Muellera graciliflora faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its specialized pollination requirements may be disrupted by ecosystem degradation. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this leguminous tree persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Muellera graciliflora is endemic to Brazil's Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), where it grows in humid lowland and montane forests. The species typically occurs in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations, often along forest edges and in partially disturbed areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Muellera graciliflora classified as Critically Endangered?
Muellera graciliflora 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. Muellera graciliflora faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its specialized pollination requirements may be disrupted by ecosystem degradation. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this leguminous tree persists.
Where does Muellera graciliflora live?
Muellera graciliflora 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 Muellera graciliflora?
The main threats to Muellera graciliflora 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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