It occurs only in small forest remnants of the Northeast and Southeast Regions of Brazil.
Most of the remaining forest remnants are small (1-10 hectares) and species-impoverished.
The latter figure occurred in a forest remnant that had served as a refuge, which may account for the exteremely high density.
During early excavations, fossilised forest remnants were uncovered.
It is most abundant in the western Waikato, where it is found in forests and forest remnants.
Over time, the fishbones collapse into a mixture of forest remnants, cleared areas, and settlements.
Commonly seen in forest remnants in Sydney.
Due to fragmentation and the surrounding urban area, the forest remnants are constantly under threat from invasive plant species.
The park is named after Robert Cunningham Bruce, who gifted the forest remnant to the public.
It prefers semi-open habitats such as várzea, forest edge and forest remnants, but can also be found in coffee plantations.