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Lavoisiera nervulosa

Declining

Overview

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

Lavoisiera nervulosa faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's Atlantic Forest continues to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in southeastern Brazil makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with mining activities and infrastructure development fragmenting remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic shrub requires in montane forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lavoisiera nervulosa is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits montane forest environments and forest edges. This shrub species typically occurs in areas with specific soil and moisture conditions within the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lavoisiera nervulosa classified as Endangered?
Lavoisiera nervulosa 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. Lavoisiera nervulosa faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's Atlantic Forest continues to be cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in southeastern Brazil makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with mining activities and infrastructure development fragmenting remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic shrub requires in montane forest environments.
Where does Lavoisiera nervulosa live?
Lavoisiera nervulosa 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 Lavoisiera nervulosa?
The main threats to Lavoisiera nervulosa 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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