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Plinia ybotyrype

Declining

Overview

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

Plinia ybotyrype faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while selective logging for valuable timber species further degrades the forest structure essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the understory and canopy layers of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil. It typically occurs in humid montane forests between 800-1,200 meters elevation, preferring areas with dense canopy cover and rich organic soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plinia ybotyrype classified as Endangered?
Plinia ybotyrype 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 ybotyrype faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while selective logging for valuable timber species further degrades the forest structure essential for its survival.
Where does Plinia ybotyrype live?
Plinia ybotyrype 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 ybotyrype?
The main threats to Plinia ybotyrype 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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