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Plinia recurvata

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Overview

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

Plinia recurvata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native Atlantic Forest range in Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development continues to encroach on remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid montane forests at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. It requires well-preserved forest understory with specific soil and moisture conditions typical of the region's cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plinia recurvata classified as Critically Endangered?
Plinia recurvata 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 recurvata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its native Atlantic Forest range in Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development continues to encroach on remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic species requires for survival.
Where does Plinia recurvata live?
Plinia recurvata 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 recurvata?
The main threats to Plinia recurvata 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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