CR

Plinia longiacuminata

Declining

Overview

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

Plinia longiacuminata faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. Urban development pressures and infrastructure projects further fragment the already restricted habitat, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane rainforest environments. It typically grows in the understory and canopy of primary and well-preserved secondary forests with high humidity and rich, organic soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plinia longiacuminata classified as Critically Endangered?
Plinia longiacuminata 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 longiacuminata faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its extremely limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic species occurs. Urban development pressures and infrastructure projects further fragment the already restricted habitat, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Plinia longiacuminata live?
Plinia longiacuminata 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 longiacuminata?
The main threats to Plinia longiacuminata 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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