Mezilaurus micrantha
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Mezilaurus micrantha faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of 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 compound these pressures, reducing the quality and connectivity of suitable habitat for this endemic tree species.
Habitat
Mezilaurus micrantha is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid montane and submontane forests. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges within this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.