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Mollinedia dolichotricha

Declining

Overview

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

Mollinedia dolichotricha faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and edge effects from surrounding cleared areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits montane Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in humid forest understory and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. It grows as a shrub or small tree in the dense, biodiverse Atlantic Forest ecosystem that has been reduced to less than 12% of its original extent.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mollinedia dolichotricha classified as Endangered?
Mollinedia dolichotricha is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Mollinedia dolichotricha faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and edge effects from surrounding cleared areas.
Where does Mollinedia dolichotricha live?
Mollinedia dolichotricha 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 Mollinedia dolichotricha?
The main threats to Mollinedia dolichotricha 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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