CR

Pradosia lahoziana

Declining

Overview

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

Pradosia lahoziana faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate as a tropical tree limits its ability to recover from disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pradosia lahoziana is endemic to tropical rainforests of South America, typically found in lowland and montane forest ecosystems with high humidity and consistent rainfall. The species occurs in primary forest habitats and requires well-drained soils in areas with minimal human disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pradosia lahoziana classified as Critically Endangered?
Pradosia lahoziana 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. Pradosia lahoziana faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' slow growth rate as a tropical tree limits its ability to recover from disturbances.
Where does Pradosia lahoziana live?
Pradosia lahoziana 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 Pradosia lahoziana?
The main threats to Pradosia lahoziana 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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