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Pleroma thereminianum

Declining

Overview

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

Pleroma thereminianum faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation continue to reduce available forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically found in understory environments of primary and secondary forest formations. It requires well-preserved forest conditions with high humidity levels and dense canopy cover.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pleroma thereminianum classified as Endangered?
Pleroma thereminianum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Pleroma thereminianum faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation continue to reduce available forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Pleroma thereminianum live?
Pleroma thereminianum 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 thereminianum?
The main threats to Pleroma thereminianum 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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