CR

Tapura orbicularis

Unknown

Overview

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

Tapura orbicularis faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Tapura orbicularis is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid lowland and montane forest environments. The species requires well-preserved forest conditions with high humidity and rich, organic soils typical of this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tapura orbicularis classified as Critically Endangered?
Tapura orbicularis 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. Tapura orbicularis faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its restricted range within the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from agricultural expansion and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.
Where does Tapura orbicularis live?
Tapura orbicularis occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tapura orbicularis?
The main threats to Tapura orbicularis 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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