ENEndangered

Muellera lutea

Declining

Overview

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

Muellera lutea 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 reduce available habitat, while the slow growth rate typical of leguminous trees limits the species' ability to recover from population losses.
Threat summary

Habitat

Muellera lutea is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid lowland and montane forests. The species typically occurs in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 800 meters.

Other threatened species in FABACEAE

Threatened in Venezuela

Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae

Stable

Ternstroemia steyermarkii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Muellera lutea classified as Endangered?

Muellera lutea 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. Muellera lutea 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 reduce available habitat, while the slow growth rate typical of leguminous trees limits the species' ability to recover from population losses.

Where does Muellera lutea live?

Muellera lutea occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Muellera lutea?

The main threats to Muellera lutea 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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