VU

Solanum reitzii

Unknown

Overview

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

Solanum reitzii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in southern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic nightshade requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Solanum reitzii is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southern Brazil, where it inhabits humid forest understories and forest edges. The species typically occurs in well-drained soils within secondary and primary forest fragments at elevations between 200-800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Solanum reitzii classified as Vulnerable?
Solanum reitzii 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. Solanum reitzii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development within its limited range in southern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic nightshade requires.
Where does Solanum reitzii live?
Solanum reitzii occurs in Montenegro. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Solanum reitzii?
The main threats to Solanum reitzii 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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