Pouteria macahensis
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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 macahensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced suitable habitat, while the slow growth rate typical of Pouteria species limits natural recovery potential.
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in primary and secondary rainforest at elevations below 500 meters. It grows in humid, well-drained soils within the forest understory and canopy gaps.