Virola bicuhyba
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Virola bicuhyba faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on mature forest ecosystems that are being rapidly converted for agriculture, urban development, and logging. Its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are eliminated.
Habitat
Virola bicuhyba is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. The species requires well-drained soils in primary and mature secondary forests, typically found at elevations between 50-800 meters.
