CR

Pleroma kuhlmannii

Declining

Overview

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

Pleroma kuhlmannii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced its already limited range to critically small fragments. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to any further habitat loss or degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian shrub is restricted to montane Atlantic Forest remnants, typically occurring in cloud forest environments at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. It grows in humid, shaded understory conditions with rich, well-drained soils characteristic of the Serra do Mar mountain range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pleroma kuhlmannii classified as Critically Endangered?
Pleroma kuhlmannii 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. Pleroma kuhlmannii faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced its already limited range to critically small fragments. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to any further habitat loss or degradation.
Where does Pleroma kuhlmannii live?
Pleroma kuhlmannii 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 Pleroma kuhlmannii?
The main threats to Pleroma kuhlmannii 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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