VU

Vochysia assua

Declining

Overview

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

Vochysia assua faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development in the region pose additional threats to the remaining populations of this endemic tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Vochysia assua is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid montane and submontane forests. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges within this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vochysia assua classified as Vulnerable?
Vochysia assua 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. Vochysia assua faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development in the region pose additional threats to the remaining populations of this endemic tree species.
Where does Vochysia assua live?
Vochysia assua 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 Vochysia assua?
The main threats to Vochysia assua 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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