VU

Myrcianthes callicoma

Unknown

Overview

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

Myrcianthes callicoma faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Atlantic Forest fragments are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in southeastern Brazil makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid montane conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree inhabits humid montane Atlantic Forest at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It occurs in both primary and well-preserved secondary forest fragments, typically in areas with consistent moisture and cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrcianthes callicoma classified as Vulnerable?
Myrcianthes callicoma 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. Myrcianthes callicoma faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as Atlantic Forest fragments are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in southeastern Brazil makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid montane conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Myrcianthes callicoma live?
Myrcianthes callicoma occurs in Argentina, and Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myrcianthes callicoma?
The main threats to Myrcianthes callicoma 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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