VUVulnerable
Favose Melipona
Melipona favosa
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Melipona favosa inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, nesting in natural tree cavities within primary and secondary forest areas. The species requires diverse flowering plants throughout the year and depends on large, mature trees that provide suitable hollow spaces for colony establishment.
Other threatened species in Apidae
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Favose Melipona classified as Vulnerable?
Favose Melipona is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Favose Melipona live?
Favose Melipona occurs in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, and Guyana (plus 5 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Favose Melipona?
The main threats to Favose Melipona 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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