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Vochysia santaluciae

Declining

Overview

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

Vochysia santaluciae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets mature trees of this and related species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endangered tree species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid montane and submontane forests. It typically grows in well-drained soils on hillsides and forest edges at elevations between 400-1200 meters.

Other threatened species in VOCHYSIACEAE

VU

Bautista Vochysia

Vochysia bautistae

Stable
VU

Ortega Vochysia

Vochysia ortegae

Stable
VU

Jonker Vochysia

Vochysia jonkeri

Unknown
CR

Vochysia penae

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Vochysia santaluciae classified as Endangered?
Vochysia santaluciae is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Vochysia santaluciae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets mature trees of this and related species.
Where does Vochysia santaluciae live?
Vochysia santaluciae 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 santaluciae?
The main threats to Vochysia santaluciae 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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