VU

Xylopia brasiliensis

Declining

Overview

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

Xylopia brasiliensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, continues to reduce the species' remaining forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment populations, while selective logging targets the mature forest stands this species requires for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Xylopia brasiliensis inhabits primary and secondary Atlantic Forest formations, typically occurring in humid lowland and montane forests up to 1,200 meters elevation. The species requires well-drained soils and is most commonly found in mature forest understory and canopy gaps where it can access adequate light for growth.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Xylopia brasiliensis classified as Vulnerable?
Xylopia brasiliensis 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. Xylopia brasiliensis faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, continues to reduce the species' remaining forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment populations, while selective logging targets the mature forest stands this species requires for reproduction.
Where does Xylopia brasiliensis live?
Xylopia brasiliensis 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 Xylopia brasiliensis?
The main threats to Xylopia brasiliensis 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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