CR

Bacopa stemodioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Bacopa stemodioides faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' specialized wetland habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to drainage and conversion of seasonal pools and marshy areas. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and altered hydrology from dam construction further degrade the aquatic environments this plant depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bacopa stemodioides inhabits seasonal wetlands, marshy areas, and temporary pools in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil. The species requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic flooding and drying cycles typical of ephemeral aquatic habitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bacopa stemodioides classified as Critically Endangered?
Bacopa stemodioides 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. Bacopa stemodioides faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' specialized wetland habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to drainage and conversion of seasonal pools and marshy areas. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and altered hydrology from dam construction further degrade the aquatic environments this plant depends upon for survival.
Where does Bacopa stemodioides live?
Bacopa stemodioides 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 Bacopa stemodioides?
The main threats to Bacopa stemodioides 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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