CR

Pera pulchrifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Pera pulchrifolia faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion 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 species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pera pulchrifolia is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it occurs in humid lowland and montane forests. The species is restricted to well-preserved forest areas with dense canopy cover and high biodiversity typical of this critically threatened biome.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pera pulchrifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Pera pulchrifolia 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. Pera pulchrifolia faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion 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 species persists.
Where does Pera pulchrifolia live?
Pera pulchrifolia 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 Pera pulchrifolia?
The main threats to Pera pulchrifolia 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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