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Rinorea maximiliani

Unknown

Overview

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

Rinorea maximiliani faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development pressures. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian shrub inhabits the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants, typically found in humid lowland and montane forests with rich, well-drained soils. The species requires intact forest canopy cover and is associated with mature forest ecosystems in southeastern Brazil.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rinorea maximiliani classified as Critically Endangered?
Rinorea maximiliani 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. Rinorea maximiliani faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development pressures. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Rinorea maximiliani live?
Rinorea maximiliani 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 Rinorea maximiliani?
The main threats to Rinorea maximiliani 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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