CR

Ormosia timboensis

Declining

Overview

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

Ormosia timboensis faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its extremely limited distribution and small population size, making it highly susceptible to local extinctions from land conversion for agriculture and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound the pressure on remaining forest fragments where this endemic legume persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ormosia timboensis is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of Brazil, specifically occurring in montane forest remnants. The species inhabits humid tropical forests at moderate to high elevations, typically in areas with well-drained soils and dense canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ormosia timboensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Ormosia timboensis 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. Ormosia timboensis faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its extremely limited distribution and small population size, making it highly susceptible to local extinctions from land conversion for agriculture and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound the pressure on remaining forest fragments where this endemic legume persists.
Where does Ormosia timboensis live?
Ormosia timboensis 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 Ormosia timboensis?
The main threats to Ormosia timboensis 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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