CR

Myrciaria rupestris

Unknown

Overview

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

Myrciaria rupestris faces severe threats from mining activities and quarrying operations that directly destroy its rocky outcrop habitat in the Carajás region of Pará, Brazil. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from expanding industrial development. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining populations by altering the specialized microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits rocky outcrops and canga formations in the iron-rich landscapes of the Carajás region in Pará state. It grows specifically on metalliferous soils and exposed rock surfaces in areas with unique mineral compositions that support specialized plant communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Myrciaria rupestris classified as Critically Endangered?
Myrciaria rupestris 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 rupestris faces severe threats from mining activities and quarrying operations that directly destroy its rocky outcrop habitat in the Carajás region of Pará, Brazil. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from expanding industrial development. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining populations by altering the specialized microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Myrciaria rupestris live?
Myrciaria rupestris occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Myrciaria rupestris?
The main threats to Myrciaria rupestris 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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