Lophanthera pendula
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lophanthera pendula faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have eliminated much of its specialized forest habitat, while the species' limited dispersal ability makes recolonization of cleared areas extremely difficult. Urban development pressures continue to reduce remaining forest patches where this endemic species persists.
Habitat
Lophanthera pendula is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid lowland and montane forests. The species requires well-preserved forest canopy and is particularly associated with areas of high humidity and stable microclimatic conditions.