Muellera crucisrubierae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Muellera crucisrubierae faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its 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 these pressures, reducing the quality and connectivity of suitable habitat.
Habitat
This leguminous tree species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid montane and submontane forests. It typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges within the highly biodiverse but severely fragmented Atlantic Forest biome.