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Acanthosyris asipapote

Declining

Overview

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

Acanthosyris asipapote faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its native range in the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest regions of Brazil. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become isolated in small forest patches. Selective logging for its valuable wood has historically reduced population numbers, while fire regimes altered by human activities further threaten regeneration of this fire-sensitive species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Acanthosyris asipapote occurs in gallery forests, cerrado woodland, and transitional areas between Cerrado savanna and Atlantic Forest in Brazil. The species typically grows on well-drained soils in semi-deciduous forests and woodland edges at elevations between 400-1,200 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acanthosyris asipapote classified as Endangered?
Acanthosyris asipapote 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. Acanthosyris asipapote faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its native range in the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest regions of Brazil. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become isolated in small forest patches. Selective logging for its valuable wood has historically reduced population numbers, while fire regimes altered by human activities further threaten regeneration of this fire-sensitive species.
Where does Acanthosyris asipapote live?
Acanthosyris asipapote 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 Acanthosyris asipapote?
The main threats to Acanthosyris asipapote 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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