VU

Muellera virgilioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Muellera virgilioides faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on the species' remaining forest fragments, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in humid montane and submontane forests. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often found along forest edges and in partially disturbed areas where it can benefit from increased light availability.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Muellera virgilioides classified as Vulnerable?
Muellera virgilioides 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. Muellera virgilioides faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on the species' remaining forest fragments, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species.
Where does Muellera virgilioides live?
Muellera virgilioides 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 Muellera virgilioides?
The main threats to Muellera virgilioides 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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