CR

Parapiptadenia ilheusana

Unknown

Overview

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

Parapiptadenia ilheusana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound habitat loss pressures in its limited geographic distribution.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered tree species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of eastern Brazil, specifically in the coastal regions of Bahia state. It occurs in lowland tropical rainforest fragments and secondary forest areas within this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parapiptadenia ilheusana classified as Critically Endangered?
Parapiptadenia ilheusana 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. Parapiptadenia ilheusana faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound habitat loss pressures in its limited geographic distribution.
Where does Parapiptadenia ilheusana live?
Parapiptadenia ilheusana 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 Parapiptadenia ilheusana?
The main threats to Parapiptadenia ilheusana 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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