CR

Couepia meridionalis

Declining

Overview

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

Couepia meridionalis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, has eliminated much of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid lowland and montane forests. It typically occurs in primary and well-preserved secondary forest areas with dense canopy cover and rich understory vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Couepia meridionalis classified as Critically Endangered?
Couepia meridionalis 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. Couepia meridionalis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, has eliminated much of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Couepia meridionalis live?
Couepia meridionalis 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 Couepia meridionalis?
The main threats to Couepia meridionalis 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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