CR

Miconia rufipila

Declining

Overview

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

Miconia rufipila faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compound habitat loss pressures in this biodiversity hotspot.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the understory and edges of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in montane and submontane forest environments. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, showing some tolerance for disturbed habitats within its native forest ecosystem.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia rufipila classified as Critically Endangered?
Miconia rufipila 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 rufipila faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compound habitat loss pressures in this biodiversity hotspot.
Where does Miconia rufipila live?
Miconia rufipila occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Miconia rufipila?
The main threats to Miconia rufipila 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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