CR

Piper lippoldii

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper lippoldii 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 extinction from small-scale habitat disturbances. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic pepper species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Piper lippoldii is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid lowland and montane forest understories. The species requires the specific microclimate conditions found in intact forest environments with high humidity and filtered sunlight.

Other threatened species in Piperaceae

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Peperomia petiolaris

Unknown
CR

Peperomia guanensis

Unknown
CR

Piper perditum

Unknown
CR

Piper guanahacabibense

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper lippoldii classified as Critically Endangered?
Piper lippoldii 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. Piper lippoldii 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 extinction from small-scale habitat disturbances. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic pepper species occurs.
Where does Piper lippoldii live?
Piper lippoldii 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 Piper lippoldii?
The main threats to Piper lippoldii 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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