Miconia secundoangustifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia secundoangustifolia faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub survives. Urban development pressures and infrastructure projects further fragment the already critically small populations, while climate change may alter the specific microclimatic conditions this species requires.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in humid montane forests with rich, well-drained soils. It requires the specific microclimatic conditions provided by intact forest canopy, including filtered light and consistent moisture levels.
Other threatened species in Melastomataceae
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
Why is Miconia secundoangustifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
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