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Mollinedia stenophylla

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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 stenophylla faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited range. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits montane Atlantic Forest remnants, typically found in humid cloud forests and secondary growth areas at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It occurs in the understory and forest edges of these highly fragmented ecosystems in southeastern Brazil.

Forest· major

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Kibara oligocarpella

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mollinedia stenophylla classified as Endangered?
Mollinedia stenophylla 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 stenophylla faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited range. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Mollinedia stenophylla live?
Mollinedia stenophylla 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 stenophylla?
The main threats to Mollinedia stenophylla 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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