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Leucochloron foederale

Declining

Overview

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

Leucochloron foederale faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in southeastern Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated vast areas of suitable forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing breeding success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the understory and mid-canopy of primary and mature secondary Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil, particularly favoring areas with dense vegetation cover and high humidity. It occurs primarily in montane and submontane forest zones between 200-1,200 meters elevation.

Savanna· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leucochloron foederale classified as Endangered?
Leucochloron foederale 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. Leucochloron foederale faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in southeastern Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated vast areas of suitable forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing breeding success.
Where does Leucochloron foederale live?
Leucochloron foederale occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leucochloron foederale?
The main threats to Leucochloron foederale 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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