CR

Pouteria velutinicarpa

Declining

Overview

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

Pouteria velutinicarpa faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it occurs in humid lowland and montane forests. It typically grows in well-drained soils within primary forest formations, often associated with other endemic Sapotaceae species in this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pouteria velutinicarpa classified as Critically Endangered?
Pouteria velutinicarpa 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 velutinicarpa faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Where does Pouteria velutinicarpa live?
Pouteria velutinicarpa 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 Pouteria velutinicarpa?
The main threats to Pouteria velutinicarpa 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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