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Leptolobium glaziovianum

Declining

Overview

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

Leptolobium glaziovianum faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic legume survives. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape-level changes, with many populations now isolated in small forest remnants.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically growing in well-drained soils of lowland and montane forests. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, showing preference for forest edges and clearings with adequate light penetration.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leptolobium glaziovianum classified as Endangered?
Leptolobium glaziovianum 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. Leptolobium glaziovianum faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic legume survives. The species' limited dispersal ability and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to landscape-level changes, with many populations now isolated in small forest remnants.
Where does Leptolobium glaziovianum live?
Leptolobium glaziovianum 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 Leptolobium glaziovianum?
The main threats to Leptolobium glaziovianum 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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