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Monteverdia psammophila

Declining

Overview

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

Monteverdia psammophila faces severe habitat degradation from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Brazil's Atlantic coast. The species' specialized sandy soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to beach erosion and sand mining activities. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion of coastal dune systems continue to fragment the remaining populations of this endemic shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian shrub inhabits specialized sandy coastal environments, particularly stabilized dunes and sandy soils along the Atlantic coastline. It requires well-drained, nutrient-poor sandy substrates typical of coastal dune ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monteverdia psammophila classified as Endangered?
Monteverdia psammophila 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 psammophila faces severe habitat degradation from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Brazil's Atlantic coast. The species' specialized sandy soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to beach erosion and sand mining activities. Urban expansion and agricultural conversion of coastal dune systems continue to fragment the remaining populations of this endemic shrub.
Where does Monteverdia psammophila live?
Monteverdia psammophila 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 psammophila?
The main threats to Monteverdia psammophila 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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