VU

Pseudoxandra bahiensis

Declining

Overview

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

Pseudoxandra bahiensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and edge effects from surrounding cleared areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits lowland Atlantic Forest remnants in Bahia state, Brazil, typically occurring in humid tropical forests at elevations below 500 meters. It grows in both primary and well-developed secondary forest areas with dense canopy cover and rich, well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudoxandra bahiensis classified as Vulnerable?
Pseudoxandra bahiensis 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. Pseudoxandra bahiensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and edge effects from surrounding cleared areas.
Where does Pseudoxandra bahiensis live?
Pseudoxandra bahiensis 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 Pseudoxandra bahiensis?
The main threats to Pseudoxandra bahiensis 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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