CR

Sorocea longipedicellata

Declining

Overview

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

Sorocea longipedicellata faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local extinctions from even small-scale habitat disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. It typically grows in the understory of primary and well-preserved secondary forests with rich, well-drained soils.

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sorocea longipedicellata classified as Critically Endangered?
Sorocea longipedicellata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Sorocea longipedicellata faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local extinctions from even small-scale habitat disturbances.
Where does Sorocea longipedicellata live?
Sorocea longipedicellata 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 Sorocea longipedicellata?
The main threats to Sorocea longipedicellata 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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