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Miconia capixaba

Declining

Overview

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

Miconia capixaba faces severe pressure from Atlantic Forest fragmentation in Espírito Santo, Brazil, where its restricted range makes it extremely vulnerable to habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution within already heavily degraded forest remnants compounds its extinction risk, as small population sizes become increasingly isolated and susceptible to local extinctions from environmental stochasticity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in the mountainous regions of Espírito Santo state, Brazil. It occurs in humid montane forests at elevations between 800-1,200 meters, preferring shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils typical of the region's cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia capixaba classified as Endangered?
Miconia capixaba is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Miconia capixaba faces severe pressure from Atlantic Forest fragmentation in Espírito Santo, Brazil, where its restricted range makes it extremely vulnerable to habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution within already heavily degraded forest remnants compounds its extinction risk, as small population sizes become increasingly isolated and susceptible to local extinctions from environmental stochasticity.
Where does Miconia capixaba live?
Miconia capixaba 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 capixaba?
The main threats to Miconia capixaba 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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