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Monteverdia chapadensis

Declining

Overview

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

Monteverdia chapadensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, Brazil. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities in the region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and water contamination affecting the riparian zones where this species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the Atlantic Forest remnants and gallery forests of the Chapada Diamantina mountains in Bahia, Brazil. It occurs primarily in humid forest environments along streams and in protected valleys between 800-1,200 meters elevation.

Savanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monteverdia chapadensis classified as Endangered?
Monteverdia chapadensis 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. Monteverdia chapadensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, Brazil. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities in the region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and water contamination affecting the riparian zones where this species occurs.
Where does Monteverdia chapadensis live?
Monteverdia chapadensis 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 Monteverdia chapadensis?
The main threats to Monteverdia chapadensis 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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