CR

Galipea carinata

Declining

Overview

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

Galipea carinata faces severe threats 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 the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local extinctions from even small-scale habitat disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub occurs in montane Atlantic Forest remnants of southeastern Brazil, typically found in cloud forest and humid forest understory at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It grows in well-drained soils within the highly fragmented forest patches that remain in this biodiversity hotspot.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Galipea carinata classified as Critically Endangered?
Galipea carinata 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. Galipea carinata faces severe threats 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 the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local extinctions from even small-scale habitat disturbances.
Where does Galipea carinata live?
Galipea carinata 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 Galipea carinata?
The main threats to Galipea carinata 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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