Myrciaria leucadendron
CR

Myrciaria leucadendron

Declining

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Overview

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

Myrciaria leucadendron faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in Brazil. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane forest environments. It typically grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrciaria leucadendron classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrciaria leucadendron is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Myrciaria leucadendron faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native Atlantic Forest habitat in Brazil. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and environmental changes.
Where does Myrciaria leucadendron live?
Myrciaria leucadendron 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 Myrciaria leucadendron?
The main threats to Myrciaria leucadendron 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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