Hirtella glaziovii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hirtella glaziovii 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, agricultural conversion, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. It grows in well-drained soils within the understory and canopy layers of these highly biodiverse but severely fragmented ecosystems.
