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Vochysia glazioviana

Declining

Overview

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

Vochysia glazioviana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Urban expansion, agricultural conversion, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' restricted range and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically occurring in humid montane and submontane forests. It grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges within the highly fragmented forest ecosystem of southeastern Brazil.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vochysia glazioviana classified as Endangered?
Vochysia glazioviana 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. Vochysia glazioviana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Urban expansion, agricultural conversion, and infrastructure development continue to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' restricted range and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures.
Where does Vochysia glazioviana live?
Vochysia glazioviana occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Vochysia glazioviana?
The main threats to Vochysia glazioviana 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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