Trigoniodendron spiritusanctense
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Trigoniodendron spiritusanctense faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Atlantic Forest of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species survives. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the already limited suitable habitat, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments in Espírito Santo state, Brazil, typically growing in humid montane forests at elevations between 500-1000 meters. It requires well-drained soils and the specific microclimate conditions found in mature forest canopies of this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.