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Callisthene kuhlmannii

Declining

Overview

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

Callisthene kuhlmannii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Fire regime alterations and invasive grass species further degrade the specialized grassland habitats this endemic tree requires for regeneration.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree occurs exclusively in the Cerrado savanna ecosystem, particularly in gallery forests and woodland margins with well-drained soils. It typically grows in transitional zones between grassland and forest, requiring specific soil conditions and natural fire cycles characteristic of the Cerrado biome.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Callisthene kuhlmannii classified as Endangered?
Callisthene kuhlmannii 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. Callisthene kuhlmannii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Fire regime alterations and invasive grass species further degrade the specialized grassland habitats this endemic tree requires for regeneration.
Where does Callisthene kuhlmannii live?
Callisthene kuhlmannii 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 Callisthene kuhlmannii?
The main threats to Callisthene kuhlmannii 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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