VU

Moquiniastrum mollissimum

Declining

Overview

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

Moquiniastrum mollissimum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment its remaining habitat patches, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments and forest edges in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in areas with well-drained soils and partial shade. It shows preference for transitional zones between forest and grassland habitats at elevations between 500-1200 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Moquiniastrum mollissimum classified as Vulnerable?
Moquiniastrum mollissimum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Moquiniastrum mollissimum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment its remaining habitat patches, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Moquiniastrum mollissimum live?
Moquiniastrum mollissimum 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 Moquiniastrum mollissimum?
The main threats to Moquiniastrum mollissimum 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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