CR

Homalolepis floribunda

Declining

Overview

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

Homalolepis floribunda faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this endemic species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits montane and submontane rainforest environments. It typically occurs in primary and well-preserved secondary forest areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Homalolepis floribunda classified as Critically Endangered?
Homalolepis floribunda is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Homalolepis floribunda faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this endemic species persists.
Where does Homalolepis floribunda live?
Homalolepis floribunda 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 Homalolepis floribunda?
The main threats to Homalolepis floribunda 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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