VU

Palicourea azurea

Unknown

Overview

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

Palicourea azurea faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment its already restricted habitat, while climate change may alter the specific microclimatic conditions this species requires in montane forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

Palicourea azurea is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits montane forest understories and forest edges. This shrub species typically occurs in humid, shaded environments within remnant forest fragments at elevations between 500-1200 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palicourea azurea classified as Vulnerable?
Palicourea azurea is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Palicourea azurea faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment its already restricted habitat, while climate change may alter the specific microclimatic conditions this species requires in montane forest environments.
Where does Palicourea azurea live?
Palicourea azurea 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 Palicourea azurea?
The main threats to Palicourea azurea 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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