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Rauvolfia capixabae

Declining

Overview

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

Rauvolfia capixabae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have reduced its native forest habitat to small, isolated fragments. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while its slow growth rate as a woody plant hampers natural recovery.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in Espírito Santo state, typically growing in humid lowland and montane forest understories. It requires well-preserved forest conditions with stable canopy cover and rich, organic soils characteristic of mature Atlantic Forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rauvolfia capixabae classified as Endangered?
Rauvolfia capixabae 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. Rauvolfia capixabae faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion have reduced its native forest habitat to small, isolated fragments. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while its slow growth rate as a woody plant hampers natural recovery.
Where does Rauvolfia capixabae live?
Rauvolfia capixabae 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 Rauvolfia capixabae?
The main threats to Rauvolfia capixabae 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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