CR

Miconia protuberans

Declining

Overview

Miconia protuberans is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Miconia protuberans faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the species' already limited habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas.

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.

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia protuberans classified as Critically Endangered?
Miconia protuberans 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 protuberans faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the species' already limited habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas.
Where does Miconia protuberans live?
Miconia protuberans 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 protuberans?
The main threats to Miconia protuberans are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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