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Plinia spiciflora

Declining

Overview

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

Plinia spiciflora 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, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities and conversion of native forest to cattle pasture have eliminated much of its original habitat, while climate change poses additional stress on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Plinia spiciflora is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid montane forests and forest edges. The species typically occurs in well-drained soils of secondary and primary forest remnants at elevations between 500-1200 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plinia spiciflora classified as Endangered?
Plinia spiciflora 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 spiciflora 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, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities and conversion of native forest to cattle pasture have eliminated much of its original habitat, while climate change poses additional stress on remaining populations.
Where does Plinia spiciflora live?
Plinia spiciflora 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 spiciflora?
The main threats to Plinia spiciflora 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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