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Byrsonima fonsecae

Declining

Overview

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

Byrsonima fonsecae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that have fragmented and destroyed much of its native cerrado habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce the remaining patches of suitable habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this species depends upon for regeneration.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species occurs in cerrado savanna ecosystems, particularly in areas with well-drained sandy soils and seasonal rainfall patterns. It typically grows in open woodland and grassland transitions within the cerrado biome of central Brazil.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Byrsonima fonsecae classified as Endangered?
Byrsonima fonsecae 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. Byrsonima fonsecae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that have fragmented and destroyed much of its native cerrado habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce the remaining patches of suitable habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this species depends upon for regeneration.
Where does Byrsonima fonsecae live?
Byrsonima fonsecae 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 Byrsonima fonsecae?
The main threats to Byrsonima fonsecae 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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