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Byrsonima minarum

Declining

Overview

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

Byrsonima minarum faces severe pressure from mining activities and urban expansion across its restricted range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to the conversion of native grasslands and rocky outcrops for agricultural use and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns critical for this endemic shrub's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian shrub inhabits rocky outcrops, grasslands, and cerrado vegetation in the Minas Gerais region. It typically grows in well-drained soils on elevated terrain with specific microclimate conditions that support its specialized ecological requirements.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Byrsonima minarum classified as Endangered?
Byrsonima minarum 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 minarum faces severe pressure from mining activities and urban expansion across its restricted range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to the conversion of native grasslands and rocky outcrops for agricultural use and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns critical for this endemic shrub's reproductive cycles.
Where does Byrsonima minarum live?
Byrsonima minarum 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 minarum?
The main threats to Byrsonima minarum 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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