CR

Goeppertia petersenii

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Overview

Goeppertia petersenii is a species of plant in the Marantaceae family. It is native to southeastern Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests up to 500 meters elevation.

Goeppertia petersenii faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on the few remaining areas where this plant survives, while climate change may alter the specific microclimatic conditions it requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in the understory of humid tropical forests. It requires specific microclimatic conditions found in shaded forest environments with high humidity and stable temperatures.

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Monotagma rudanii

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Goeppertia gandersii

Unknown
VU

Calathea congesta

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VU

Calathea latrinotecta

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Goeppertia petersenii classified as Critically Endangered?
Goeppertia petersenii 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. Goeppertia petersenii faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on the few remaining areas where this plant survives, while climate change may alter the specific microclimatic conditions it requires.
Where does Goeppertia petersenii live?
Goeppertia petersenii 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 Goeppertia petersenii?
The main threats to Goeppertia petersenii 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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