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Byrsonima oblanceolata

Declining

Overview

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

Byrsonima oblanceolata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development further reduce available habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural savanna ecosystem dynamics this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado, inhabiting open savannas and grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs. It typically occurs in areas with well-drained soils and is adapted to the region's distinct wet and dry seasonal patterns.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Byrsonima oblanceolata classified as Endangered?
Byrsonima oblanceolata 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 oblanceolata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development further reduce available habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural savanna ecosystem dynamics this species depends upon.
Where does Byrsonima oblanceolata live?
Byrsonima oblanceolata 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 oblanceolata?
The main threats to Byrsonima oblanceolata 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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