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Plinia silvestris

Declining

Overview

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

Plinia silvestris faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its native Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Selective logging for valuable timber species further degrades the forest canopy structure that this endemic tree requires for optimal growth and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Plinia silvestris is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid montane and submontane forests at elevations between 500-1,200 meters. The species thrives in well-preserved forest understory and canopy gaps within this highly biodiverse but critically threatened ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plinia silvestris classified as Endangered?
Plinia silvestris 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 silvestris faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its native Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Selective logging for valuable timber species further degrades the forest canopy structure that this endemic tree requires for optimal growth and reproduction.
Where does Plinia silvestris live?
Plinia silvestris 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 silvestris?
The main threats to Plinia silvestris 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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