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Zollernia magnifica

Declining

Overview

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

Zollernia magnifica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already highly degraded Atlantic Forest ecosystem, making population recovery increasingly difficult.

Threat summary

Habitat

Zollernia magnifica is endemic to Brazil's Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. This species typically grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations, particularly in areas with high biodiversity and complex canopy structure.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zollernia magnifica classified as Endangered?
Zollernia magnifica 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. Zollernia magnifica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already highly degraded Atlantic Forest ecosystem, making population recovery increasingly difficult.
Where does Zollernia magnifica live?
Zollernia magnifica 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 Zollernia magnifica?
The main threats to Zollernia magnifica 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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