Sloanea hatschbachii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sloanea hatschbachii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most threatened biodiversity hotspots. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean 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 endemic tree species inhabits the remaining fragments of Brazil's Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica), typically found in humid lowland and montane rainforests. It grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations, often in areas with high canopy cover and consistent moisture levels.