CR

Plinia longa

Declining

Overview

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

Plinia longa faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically grows. Urban development pressures continue to encroach on remaining forest patches, further reducing available habitat for this critically endangered endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

Plinia longa is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in mature lowland and montane rainforest environments. The species requires well-preserved forest canopy conditions and is typically found in areas with high humidity and rich, organic soils characteristic of primary Atlantic Forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plinia longa classified as Critically Endangered?
Plinia longa 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. Plinia longa faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species typically grows. Urban development pressures continue to encroach on remaining forest patches, further reducing available habitat for this critically endangered endemic.
Where does Plinia longa live?
Plinia longa 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 Plinia longa?
The main threats to Plinia longa 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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