CR

Ocotea grandifructa

Declining

Overview

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

Ocotea grandifructa faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. The species' limited distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations isolated in small forest fragments that are insufficient to maintain viable breeding populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ocotea grandifructa is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it occurs in humid montane forests at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. The species requires well-preserved primary forest with dense canopy cover and is typically found growing in association with other endemic Atlantic Forest tree species.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ocotea grandifructa classified as Critically Endangered?
Ocotea grandifructa 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 grandifructa faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. The species' limited distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations isolated in small forest fragments that are insufficient to maintain viable breeding populations.
Where does Ocotea grandifructa live?
Ocotea grandifructa 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 grandifructa?
The main threats to Ocotea grandifructa 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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