Plinia ybotyrype
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.
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.