VU

Miconia laxa

Unknown

Overview

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

Miconia laxa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Deforestation for sugarcane cultivation and pastureland has fragmented its habitat into isolated patches, reducing population connectivity and genetic diversity. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on remaining forest fragments where this species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia laxa inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants and secondary forest edges in southeastern Brazil. This shrub species typically grows in understory environments and forest margins at elevations between 200-800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia laxa classified as Vulnerable?
Miconia laxa 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 laxa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Deforestation for sugarcane cultivation and pastureland has fragmented its habitat into isolated patches, reducing population connectivity and genetic diversity. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on remaining forest fragments where this species persists.
Where does Miconia laxa live?
Miconia laxa occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miconia laxa?
The main threats to Miconia laxa 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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