VUVulnerable
Sao Paulo Lancehead
Bothrops itapetiningae
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Savanna· majorGrassland· major
Other threatened species in VIPERIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sao Paulo Lancehead classified as Vulnerable?
Sao Paulo Lancehead 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sao Paulo Lancehead live?
Sao Paulo Lancehead occurs in Brazil, and Paraguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sao Paulo Lancehead?
The main threats to Sao Paulo Lancehead are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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