EN

Vochysia selloi

Declining

Overview

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

Vochysia selloi faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Vochysia selloi is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid montane and submontane forests at elevations between 400-1,200 meters. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges within primary and secondary forest formations.

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 selloi classified as Endangered?
Vochysia selloi 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 selloi faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation, has eliminated much of its original forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while selective logging targets mature trees of this valuable timber species.
Where does Vochysia selloi live?
Vochysia selloi 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 selloi?
The main threats to Vochysia selloi 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.