Maschalostachys markgrafii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Maschalostachys markgrafii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as remaining populations become isolated in small forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while the species' narrow endemic range provides little opportunity for natural range expansion or population recovery.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically found in humid understory environments with specific soil and moisture conditions. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest areas, showing preference for shaded locations with rich organic matter and stable microclimatic conditions.