CRCritically Endangered

Ouratea xolismifolia

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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 xolismifolia faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from human disturbances and natural disasters.
Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub is restricted to remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in montane forest understory and forest edges. It grows in humid, well-drained soils within the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome.

Other threatened species in Ochnaceae

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ouratea xolismifolia classified as Critically Endangered?

Ouratea xolismifolia 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 xolismifolia faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from human disturbances and natural disasters.

Where does Ouratea xolismifolia live?

Ouratea xolismifolia 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 xolismifolia?

The main threats to Ouratea xolismifolia 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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