CRCritically Endangered

Ouratea neuridesii

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Overview

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

Ouratea neuridesii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from small-scale habitat disturbances. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.
Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species occurs in the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, inhabiting humid montane forest understory and forest edges. It grows in well-drained soils within the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome.

Other threatened species in Ochnaceae

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ouratea neuridesii classified as Critically Endangered?

Ouratea neuridesii 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. Ouratea neuridesii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from small-scale habitat disturbances. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.

Where does Ouratea neuridesii live?

Ouratea neuridesii 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 neuridesii?

The main threats to Ouratea neuridesii 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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