Micropholis compta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Micropholis compta faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' dependence on mature forest canopy makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become too small to support viable populations. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced available habitat, while the slow growth rate typical of Sapotaceae species limits the tree's ability to recolonize disturbed areas.
Habitat
Micropholis compta is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in primary and secondary tropical rainforest. The species typically occurs in the forest canopy and subcanopy layers at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 800 meters.