CR

Plinia orthoclada

Unknown

Overview

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

Plinia orthoclada faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and unable to support viable populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce the already critically small area of suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in southeastern Brazil, typically found in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. It requires well-preserved forest canopy and understory vegetation characteristic of the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plinia orthoclada classified as Critically Endangered?
Plinia orthoclada 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 orthoclada faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and unable to support viable populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce the already critically small area of suitable habitat.
Where does Plinia orthoclada live?
Plinia orthoclada 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 orthoclada?
The main threats to Plinia orthoclada 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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