Miconia tomentosa
CR

Miconia tomentosa

Unknown

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Overview

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

Miconia tomentosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in remaining forest patches. Urban expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the already limited suitable habitat available to this critically endangered shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

Miconia tomentosa is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species typically grows in well-drained soils within secondary forest formations and forest clearings with partial canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Miconia tomentosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Miconia tomentosa 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 tomentosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its native range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in remaining forest patches. Urban expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce the already limited suitable habitat available to this critically endangered shrub.
Where does Miconia tomentosa live?
Miconia tomentosa 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 tomentosa?
The main threats to Miconia tomentosa 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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