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massaranduba

Pouteria andarahiensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Pouteria andarahiensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species. Urban development and cattle ranching continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) biome, occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. It grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations, typically in areas with high rainfall and consistent humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is massaranduba classified as Endangered?
massaranduba is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Pouteria andarahiensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species. Urban development and cattle ranching continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.
Where does massaranduba live?
massaranduba 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 massaranduba?
The main threats to massaranduba 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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