Hirtella enneandra
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hirtella enneandra faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted 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
Hirtella enneandra is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it occurs in primary and secondary tropical rainforest. The species typically inhabits humid lowland and montane forests with dense canopy cover and rich, well-drained soils.
Other threatened species in CHRYSOBALANACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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