VU

Baccharis barragensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Baccharis barragensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range in southern Brazil. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle grazing and conversion of native grasslands to cropland continue to reduce available habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized wetland conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits wet grasslands, marshy areas, and seasonal wetlands in the Pampa biome of southern Brazil. It typically grows in poorly drained soils and areas subject to periodic flooding, often associated with gallery forests and riparian zones.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Baccharis barragensis classified as Vulnerable?
Baccharis barragensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Baccharis barragensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range in southern Brazil. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while cattle grazing and conversion of native grasslands to cropland continue to reduce available habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specialized wetland conditions this species requires.
Where does Baccharis barragensis live?
Baccharis barragensis 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 Baccharis barragensis?
The main threats to Baccharis barragensis 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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