VU

Acmanthera latifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Acmanthera latifolia faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, while frequent fires associated with land conversion destroy critical breeding and foraging areas. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing land-use changes in this biodiversity hotspot.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the Brazilian Cerrado savanna, particularly areas with dense shrubland and gallery forests along watercourses. It shows preference for transitional zones between open grassland and woodland, requiring specific vegetation structure for nesting and foraging.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acmanthera latifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Acmanthera latifolia 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. Acmanthera latifolia faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, while frequent fires associated with land conversion destroy critical breeding and foraging areas. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing land-use changes in this biodiversity hotspot.
Where does Acmanthera latifolia live?
Acmanthera latifolia 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 latifolia?
The main threats to Acmanthera latifolia 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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