Guatteria stenocarpa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Guatteria stenocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' narrow distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development further reduce available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland and montane Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in primary and well-preserved secondary forests. It grows in humid, shaded understory environments with rich, well-drained soils at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 800 meters.