CR

Pouteria atlantica

Declining

Overview

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

Pouteria atlantica faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and edge effects from surrounding developed areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant patches of Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) in coastal and near-coastal regions. It typically grows in lowland and montane rainforest environments characterized by high humidity, rich soils, and dense canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pouteria atlantica classified as Critically Endangered?
Pouteria atlantica is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Pouteria atlantica faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Urban expansion and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and edge effects from surrounding developed areas.
Where does Pouteria atlantica live?
Pouteria atlantica occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pouteria atlantica?
The main threats to Pouteria atlantica 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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