CR

Acritopappus pereirae

Declining

Overview

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

Acritopappus pereirae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining populations of this endemic composite species. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments and associated montane vegetation in southeastern Brazil. It occurs in specific microhabitats within degraded forest edges and secondary growth areas at moderate elevations.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acritopappus pereirae classified as Critically Endangered?
Acritopappus pereirae 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. Acritopappus pereirae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining populations of this endemic composite species. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.
Where does Acritopappus pereirae live?
Acritopappus pereirae 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 pereirae?
The main threats to Acritopappus pereirae 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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