Malouetia parvifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Malouetia parvifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and urban development have fragmented remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest conversion for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation.
Habitat
This species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Brazil, typically found in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 500-1200 meters. It requires well-preserved canopy cover and appears to be sensitive to habitat disturbance.