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Lacmellea bahiensis

Declining

Overview

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

Lacmellea bahiensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the slow growth rate typical of Apocynaceae trees limits the species' ability to recover from population losses.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lacmellea bahiensis is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of eastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. The species typically grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations, often in areas with high biodiversity and complex canopy structure.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lacmellea bahiensis classified as Endangered?
Lacmellea bahiensis 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. Lacmellea bahiensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the slow growth rate typical of Apocynaceae trees limits the species' ability to recover from population losses.
Where does Lacmellea bahiensis live?
Lacmellea bahiensis 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 Lacmellea bahiensis?
The main threats to Lacmellea bahiensis 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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