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Acritopappus connatifolius

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Overview

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

Acritopappus connatifolius faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires used in land management practices threaten remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat in this rapidly developing region.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits open Cerrado savanna grasslands and campo rupestre rocky outcrops at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. It typically grows in well-drained sandy soils among scattered shrubs and grasses in these fire-adapted ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acritopappus connatifolius classified as Endangered?
Acritopappus connatifolius 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. Acritopappus connatifolius faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires used in land management practices threaten remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat in this rapidly developing region.
Where does Acritopappus connatifolius live?
Acritopappus connatifolius 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 Acritopappus connatifolius?
The main threats to Acritopappus connatifolius 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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