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Ouratea chrysopetala

Declining

Overview

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

Ouratea chrysopetala faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through habitat degradation and soil contamination. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population sizes offering little resilience against ongoing environmental pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane forests and forest edges in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest region. It typically occurs in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover, often found along forest margins and in secondary growth areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ouratea chrysopetala classified as Endangered?
Ouratea chrysopetala is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Ouratea chrysopetala faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through habitat degradation and soil contamination. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population sizes offering little resilience against ongoing environmental pressures.
Where does Ouratea chrysopetala live?
Ouratea chrysopetala 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 Ouratea chrysopetala?
The main threats to Ouratea chrysopetala 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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