Miconia oligantha
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia oligantha faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and degraded. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced suitable habitat, while the species' apparent ecological specialization limits its ability to adapt to modified environments.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits the understory and edges of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in humid montane forests between 800-1,500 meters elevation. The species appears to prefer well-drained soils on slopes and ridges within primary and secondary forest formations.