Miconia miocarpa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Miconia miocarpa faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated and degraded. Mining activities and urban development further compound these pressures, while the species' specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to modified landscapes.
Habitat
Miconia miocarpa is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species typically occurs in secondary growth areas and forest margins within this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.
Other threatened species in MELASTOMATACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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