VU

Swartzia hilairiana

Declining

Overview

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

Swartzia hilairiana faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has reduced its forest habitat to isolated fragments. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on remaining forest patches where this endemic legume tree occurs.

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 well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations at elevations up to 1,000 meters.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Swartzia hilairiana classified as Vulnerable?
Swartzia hilairiana 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. Swartzia hilairiana faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has reduced its forest habitat to isolated fragments. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on remaining forest patches where this endemic legume tree occurs.
Where does Swartzia hilairiana live?
Swartzia hilairiana 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 Swartzia hilairiana?
The main threats to Swartzia hilairiana 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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