CR

Trichilia florbranca

Declining

Overview

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

Trichilia florbranca faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most endangered biomes. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited range. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered tree species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane rainforests. It typically grows in well-drained soils within primary forest fragments, requiring the specific microclimate conditions found in intact forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Trichilia florbranca classified as Critically Endangered?
Trichilia florbranca 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. Trichilia florbranca faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the world's most endangered biomes. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, continues to reduce the species' already limited range. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining forest patches, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Where does Trichilia florbranca live?
Trichilia florbranca 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 florbranca?
The main threats to Trichilia florbranca 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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