Rudgea vellerea
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rudgea vellerea faces significant pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited range. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, specifically inhabiting montane and submontane rainforest environments. It occurs in primary and well-preserved secondary forest areas at elevations typically between 500-1,200 meters.