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Joiceya praeclarus

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Overview

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

Joiceya praeclarus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and urban expansion have destroyed critical breeding sites, while agricultural conversion continues to reduce the remaining forest patches this species depends on. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimatic conditions required for its survival in montane forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, particularly in montane and submontane forest areas. It requires intact forest canopy and specific microclimatic conditions found in primary and well-developed secondary forest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Joiceya praeclarus classified as Endangered?
Joiceya praeclarus is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Joiceya praeclarus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and urban expansion have destroyed critical breeding sites, while agricultural conversion continues to reduce the remaining forest patches this species depends on. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimatic conditions required for its survival in montane forest environments.
Where does Joiceya praeclarus live?
Joiceya praeclarus 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 Joiceya praeclarus?
The main threats to Joiceya praeclarus 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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