Nectandra paranaensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nectandra paranaensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly for soybean cultivation and cattle ranching, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic laurel species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already highly threatened Atlantic Forest ecosystem, limiting the species' ability to maintain viable populations across its restricted range.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southern Brazil, particularly in the states of Paraná and Santa Catarina. It occurs in both primary and secondary montane forests, typically at elevations between 400-1200 meters, where it grows as part of the forest canopy in areas with high humidity and well-drained soils.
