Vochysia rufescens
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Vochysia rufescens faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging operations that target valuable timber species, fragmenting the continuous forest canopy it requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while climate change may alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions this tree species needs for successful reproduction.
Habitat
Vochysia rufescens is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid montane forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and thrives in the canopy layer of primary and mature secondary forests with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.