CRCritically Endangered

Ouratea schizostyla

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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 schizostyla faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this endemic species persists.
Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges. It occurs in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover, typically at elevations between 500-1200 meters.

Other threatened species in Ochnaceae

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ouratea schizostyla classified as Critically Endangered?

Ouratea schizostyla 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 schizostyla faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this endemic species persists.

Where does Ouratea schizostyla live?

Ouratea schizostyla 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 schizostyla?

The main threats to Ouratea schizostyla 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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