CR

Pachira moreirae

Increasing

Overview

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

Pachira moreirae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in 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 tree species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pachira moreirae is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of Brazil, where it occurs in lowland tropical rainforest environments. The species is restricted to a very small geographic range within this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot, typically found in primary forest areas with high humidity and rich soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pachira moreirae classified as Critically Endangered?
Pachira moreirae 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. Pachira moreirae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in 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 tree species persists.
Where does Pachira moreirae live?
Pachira moreirae 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 Pachira moreirae?
The main threats to Pachira moreirae 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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