Mezilaurus decurrens
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Mezilaurus decurrens faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development further reduce available habitat, while the tree's slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from population declines.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in both primary and secondary montane forests. It typically grows in humid forest environments at elevations between 500-1,200 meters, preferring well-drained soils on slopes and ridges.