Pouteria subsessilifolia
CR

Pouteria subsessilifolia

Unknown

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Overview

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

Pouteria subsessilifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature trees of the Sapotaceae family for their valuable timber. Urban expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree inhabits the remaining fragments of Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), typically growing in humid lowland and montane forests with rich, well-drained soils. The species requires the complex forest ecosystem structure characteristic of mature Atlantic Forest, including specific mycorrhizal associations and pollinator networks.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pouteria subsessilifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Pouteria subsessilifolia is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Pouteria subsessilifolia faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature trees of the Sapotaceae family for their valuable timber. Urban expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree persists.
Where does Pouteria subsessilifolia live?
Pouteria subsessilifolia 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 Pouteria subsessilifolia?
The main threats to Pouteria subsessilifolia 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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