CR

Mollinedia jorgeorum

Declining

Overview

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

Mollinedia jorgeorum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from small-scale disturbances. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species occurs in the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil. It inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1200 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mollinedia jorgeorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Mollinedia jorgeorum 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. Mollinedia jorgeorum faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from small-scale disturbances. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives.
Where does Mollinedia jorgeorum live?
Mollinedia jorgeorum 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 Mollinedia jorgeorum?
The main threats to Mollinedia jorgeorum 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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