CR

Ocotea duplocolorata

Declining

Overview

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

Ocotea duplocolorata faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in humid cloud forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It grows in the understory and canopy of primary and well-preserved secondary forests with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ocotea duplocolorata classified as Critically Endangered?
Ocotea duplocolorata 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. Ocotea duplocolorata faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Ocotea duplocolorata live?
Ocotea duplocolorata 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 Ocotea duplocolorata?
The main threats to Ocotea duplocolorata 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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