VU

Hiraea perplexa

Unknown

Overview

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

Hiraea perplexa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce available forest cover. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining habitat patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing vine inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically found in secondary growth forests and forest edges. It requires forest canopy structure for climbing support and appears to prefer areas with moderate disturbance levels.

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CR

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hiraea perplexa classified as Vulnerable?
Hiraea perplexa is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Hiraea perplexa faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce available forest cover. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining habitat patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Hiraea perplexa live?
Hiraea perplexa 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 Hiraea perplexa?
The main threats to Hiraea perplexa 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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