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Trichilia blanchetii

Declining

Overview

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

Trichilia blanchetii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compound habitat loss, while the species' limited dispersal ability makes recolonization of cleared areas extremely difficult.

Threat summary

Habitat

Trichilia blanchetii is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of eastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. The species typically grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations, often in areas with high biodiversity and complex canopy structure.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Trichilia blanchetii classified as Endangered?
Trichilia blanchetii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Trichilia blanchetii faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compound habitat loss, while the species' limited dispersal ability makes recolonization of cleared areas extremely difficult.
Where does Trichilia blanchetii live?
Trichilia blanchetii 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 Trichilia blanchetii?
The main threats to Trichilia blanchetii 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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