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Lavoisiera punctata

Declining

Overview

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

Lavoisiera punctata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Atlantic Forest fragments continue 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 its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions of the montane environments where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian shrub inhabits montane Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in humid forest understories and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It favors well-drained soils in partially shaded environments within the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lavoisiera punctata classified as Endangered?
Lavoisiera punctata 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 punctata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Atlantic Forest fragments continue 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 its remaining habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions of the montane environments where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Lavoisiera punctata live?
Lavoisiera punctata 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 punctata?
The main threats to Lavoisiera punctata 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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