CR

Acritopappus subtomentosus

Declining

Overview

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

Acritopappus subtomentosus faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its restricted range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with mining activities and urban development further fragmenting remaining populations. Fire regime alterations and invasive grass species compound these pressures, degrading the specialized grassland habitats this endemic composite requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian composite inhabits open Cerrado grasslands and campo rupestre formations, typically growing in sandy or rocky soils at elevations between 800-1200 meters. The species requires well-drained substrates and appears adapted to the natural fire cycles characteristic of these tropical savanna ecosystems.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acritopappus subtomentosus classified as Critically Endangered?
Acritopappus subtomentosus 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 subtomentosus faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its restricted range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, with mining activities and urban development further fragmenting remaining populations. Fire regime alterations and invasive grass species compound these pressures, degrading the specialized grassland habitats this endemic composite requires.
Where does Acritopappus subtomentosus live?
Acritopappus subtomentosus 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 subtomentosus?
The main threats to Acritopappus subtomentosus 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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