VU

Roupala longepetiolata

Declining

Overview

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

Roupala longepetiolata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Selective logging operations target mature trees, reducing the availability of suitable breeding and nesting sites. Urban development in coastal regions of its range has eliminated several historical populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' dispersal capabilities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forest edges at elevations between 800-2,200 meters in the Atlantic Forest region. It typically occurs in well-drained soils along forest margins and secondary growth areas with partial canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Roupala longepetiolata classified as Vulnerable?
Roupala longepetiolata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Roupala longepetiolata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native forest habitat. Selective logging operations target mature trees, reducing the availability of suitable breeding and nesting sites. Urban development in coastal regions of its range has eliminated several historical populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' dispersal capabilities.
Where does Roupala longepetiolata live?
Roupala longepetiolata 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 Roupala longepetiolata?
The main threats to Roupala longepetiolata 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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