Xylopia brasiliensis
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.
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.