CR

Neocalyptrocalyx eichleriana

Declining

Overview

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

Neocalyptrocalyx eichleriana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced its already restricted habitat to isolated fragments. The species' narrow ecological requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to any further habitat disturbance or environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges. It occurs in areas with dense canopy cover and rich understory vegetation typical of this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Neocalyptrocalyx eichleriana classified as Critically Endangered?
Neocalyptrocalyx eichleriana 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. Neocalyptrocalyx eichleriana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced its already restricted habitat to isolated fragments. The species' narrow ecological requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to any further habitat disturbance or environmental changes.
Where does Neocalyptrocalyx eichleriana live?
Neocalyptrocalyx eichleriana 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 Neocalyptrocalyx eichleriana?
The main threats to Neocalyptrocalyx eichleriana 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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