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Mollinedia lamprophylla

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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.

Mollinedia lamprophylla faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern 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 restricted habitat, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the understory of montane Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in humid, shaded environments between 800-1,200 meters elevation. It grows in the dense undergrowth of primary and well-preserved secondary forests, requiring the specific microclimate conditions provided by intact forest canopy.

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Mollinedia engleriana

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mollinedia lamprophylla classified as Critically Endangered?
Mollinedia lamprophylla 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. Mollinedia lamprophylla faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern 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 restricted habitat, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Mollinedia lamprophylla live?
Mollinedia lamprophylla 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 lamprophylla?
The main threats to Mollinedia lamprophylla 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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