CR

Cinnamodendron occhionianum

Declining

Overview

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

Cinnamodendron occhionianum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of southeastern 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 tree persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in montane and submontane tropical rainforest environments. It grows in the understory and canopy of primary and well-preserved secondary forests at elevations typically between 500-1,200 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cinnamodendron occhionianum classified as Critically Endangered?
Cinnamodendron occhionianum 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. Cinnamodendron occhionianum faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of southeastern 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 tree persists.
Where does Cinnamodendron occhionianum live?
Cinnamodendron occhionianum 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 Cinnamodendron occhionianum?
The main threats to Cinnamodendron occhionianum 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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