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Anteremanthus piranii

Declining

Overview

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

Anteremanthus piranii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its specialized cerrado habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and water table disruption. The species' extremely limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and climate-driven shifts in precipitation patterns.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits specialized cerrado vegetation on rocky outcrops and sandy soils in the Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia state. It occurs in open grassland areas with scattered shrubs at elevations between 800-1200 meters, requiring well-drained soils and specific microclimate conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anteremanthus piranii classified as Endangered?
Anteremanthus piranii 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. Anteremanthus piranii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its specialized cerrado habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and water table disruption. The species' extremely limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and climate-driven shifts in precipitation patterns.
Where does Anteremanthus piranii live?
Anteremanthus piranii 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 Anteremanthus piranii?
The main threats to Anteremanthus piranii 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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