Meineckia ovata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Meineckia ovata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within 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 and unable to support viable populations. Mining activities and urban expansion have further reduced available habitat, while the species' apparent ecological specialization limits its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Habitat
Meineckia ovata is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid lowland and montane tropical forests. The species appears to require well-preserved forest conditions with dense canopy cover and is typically found in areas with rich, organic soils.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in PHYLLANTHACEAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
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