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Plinia spirito-santensis

Declining

Overview

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

Plinia spirito-santensis faces severe pressure from Atlantic Forest fragmentation in Espírito Santo, Brazil, where its restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution within one of Brazil's most threatened biomes compounds its extinction risk, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and degraded.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) fragments in Espírito Santo state, Brazil, typically occurring in humid lowland and montane forest environments. It grows in the understory and canopy of primary and secondary forest areas within one of the world's most biodiverse yet threatened tropical forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plinia spirito-santensis classified as Endangered?
Plinia spirito-santensis 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 spirito-santensis faces severe pressure from Atlantic Forest fragmentation in Espírito Santo, Brazil, where its restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution within one of Brazil's most threatened biomes compounds its extinction risk, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and degraded.
Where does Plinia spirito-santensis live?
Plinia spirito-santensis 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 spirito-santensis?
The main threats to Plinia spirito-santensis 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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