VU

tucum-mirim

Bactris pickelii

Unknown

Overview

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

Bactris pickelii faces severe pressure from Atlantic Forest fragmentation, with its restricted range in northeastern Brazil making it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species' dependence on intact forest understory conditions means that even partial forest degradation significantly impacts population viability. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid microhabitats this palm requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic palm occurs exclusively in the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in northeastern Brazil, particularly in humid valleys and forest margins. It requires well-drained soils and partial shade conditions typical of secondary and primary forest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is tucum-mirim classified as Vulnerable?
tucum-mirim 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. Bactris pickelii faces severe pressure from Atlantic Forest fragmentation, with its restricted range in northeastern Brazil making it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development. The species' dependence on intact forest understory conditions means that even partial forest degradation significantly impacts population viability. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid microhabitats this palm requires.
Where does tucum-mirim live?
tucum-mirim occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to tucum-mirim?
The main threats to tucum-mirim 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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