CR

Moquilea hedbergii

Declining

Overview

Moquilea hedbergii is a species of plant in the family Chrysobalanaceae. It is a tree endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Moquilea hedbergii faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development further compound the pressure on this critically endangered tree's surviving populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Moquilea hedbergii is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. The species typically grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations at elevations between 200-800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Moquilea hedbergii classified as Critically Endangered?
Moquilea hedbergii 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. Moquilea hedbergii faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development further compound the pressure on this critically endangered tree's surviving populations.
Where does Moquilea hedbergii live?
Moquilea hedbergii occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Moquilea hedbergii?
The main threats to Moquilea hedbergii are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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