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Byrsonima rodriguesii

Declining

Overview

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

Byrsonima rodriguesii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this species depends upon for regeneration and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the cerrado savanna ecosystems of central Brazil, typically found in well-drained sandy soils within gallery forests and woodland margins. It occurs in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons, often associated with transitional zones between cerrado grasslands and forest patches.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Byrsonima rodriguesii classified as Endangered?
Byrsonima rodriguesii 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 rodriguesii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this species depends upon for regeneration and survival.
Where does Byrsonima rodriguesii live?
Byrsonima rodriguesii 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 rodriguesii?
The main threats to Byrsonima rodriguesii 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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