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Rudgea hileiabaiana

Declining

Overview

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

Rudgea hileiabaiana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within the Brazilian Amazon. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and logging activities that continue to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits humid lowland rainforests of the Amazon basin, typically found in the understory of primary and well-developed secondary forests. It requires dense canopy cover and the specific microclimate conditions provided by intact Amazonian forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rudgea hileiabaiana classified as Endangered?
Rudgea hileiabaiana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Rudgea hileiabaiana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within the Brazilian Amazon. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and logging activities that continue to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Rudgea hileiabaiana live?
Rudgea hileiabaiana 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 Rudgea hileiabaiana?
The main threats to Rudgea hileiabaiana 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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