CR

Pradosia verrucosa

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Overview

Pradosia glaziovii was a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It was endemic to eastern Brazil. According to the IUCN Red List, the species became extinct due to habitat loss. However the taxon synonym Pradosia verrucosa is assessed as critically endangered.

Pradosia verrucosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated vast areas of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid lowland and montane forests. It typically grows in well-drained soils of primary and secondary forest formations, particularly in areas with high rainfall and consistent humidity.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pradosia verrucosa classified as Critically Endangered?
Pradosia verrucosa 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 verrucosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated vast areas of its native forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining forest patches, isolating small populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Pradosia verrucosa live?
Pradosia verrucosa 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 Pradosia verrucosa?
The main threats to Pradosia verrucosa are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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