CR

Acmanthera fernandesii

Declining

Overview

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

Acmanthera fernandesii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to specialized rocky outcrops and cerrado vegetation in Brazil's central highlands. It typically occurs in areas with well-drained soils and specific microclimate conditions associated with elevated terrain.

Savanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acmanthera fernandesii classified as Critically Endangered?
Acmanthera fernandesii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Acmanthera fernandesii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining populations.
Where does Acmanthera fernandesii live?
Acmanthera fernandesii 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 Acmanthera fernandesii?
The main threats to Acmanthera fernandesii 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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