Posoqueria bahiensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Posoqueria bahiensis faces severe pressure from Atlantic Forest fragmentation, with its restricted range in Bahia, Brazil making it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species' dependence on intact forest understory conditions means that even partial forest degradation significantly reduces suitable habitat quality and connectivity between remaining populations.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in Bahia, Brazil, preferring humid, shaded conditions within primary and well-preserved secondary forests. It typically occurs in areas with rich, well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of the region's coastal and montane forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in RUBIACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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