CR

Miconia cineana

Declining

Overview

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

Miconia cineana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the landscape, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in humid, shaded environments with rich, well-drained soils. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest fragments at elevations between 200-800 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia cineana classified as Critically Endangered?
Miconia cineana is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Miconia cineana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the landscape, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Miconia cineana live?
Miconia cineana 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 cineana?
The main threats to Miconia cineana 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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