murici-da-casca-seca
Licania silvae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Licania silvae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native Atlantic Forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while selective logging targets mature trees that this species depends upon for reproduction and survival.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in primary and secondary forest formations. It typically grows in well-drained soils of lowland and montane forests, particularly in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.
Other threatened species in Chrysobalanaceae
Frequently asked questions
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