VU

Mollinedia engleriana

Unknown

Overview

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

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

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits understory layers of Atlantic Forest remnants, typically growing in humid, shaded conditions within primary and well-preserved secondary forest areas. It occurs in montane and submontane forest zones where moisture levels remain consistently high throughout the year.

Other threatened species in Monimiaceae

CR

Mollinedia lamprophylla

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Mollinedia engleriana classified as Vulnerable?
Mollinedia engleriana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Mollinedia engleriana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and edge effects from surrounding cleared areas.
Where does Mollinedia engleriana live?
Mollinedia engleriana 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 engleriana?
The main threats to Mollinedia engleriana 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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