VU

Miconia angelana

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Miconia angelana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded forest areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia angelana is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges. The species typically occurs in areas with high moisture levels and partial shade, often growing in secondary forest regeneration areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia angelana classified as Vulnerable?
Miconia angelana 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. Miconia angelana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded forest areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Miconia angelana live?
Miconia angelana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miconia angelana?
The main threats to Miconia angelana 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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