CR

Piper molliusculum

Unknown

Overview

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

Piper molliusculum faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small remaining forest patches become isolated and unable to support viable populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach upon the remaining suitable habitat areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid montane forest understories. It requires the specific microclimate conditions found in intact forest fragments, typically at elevations between 800-1200 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Piper molliusculum classified as Critically Endangered?
Piper molliusculum 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 molliusculum faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small remaining forest patches become isolated and unable to support viable populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach upon the remaining suitable habitat areas.
Where does Piper molliusculum live?
Piper molliusculum 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 molliusculum?
The main threats to Piper molliusculum 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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