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Plinia renatiana

Declining

Overview

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

Plinia renatiana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging for valuable timber species continues to degrade the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically occurring in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 500-1200 meters. It grows in well-drained soils within the highly threatened Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plinia renatiana classified as Endangered?
Plinia renatiana 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. Plinia renatiana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging for valuable timber species continues to degrade the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree occurs.
Where does Plinia renatiana live?
Plinia renatiana 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 renatiana?
The main threats to Plinia renatiana 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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