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Byrsonima souzae

Declining

Overview

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

Byrsonima souzae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native Cerrado savanna habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with climate change potentially altering the seasonal precipitation patterns essential for its reproductive cycle.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystem, specifically occurring in gallery forests and woodland savannas with well-drained soils. It typically grows in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons, favoring transitional zones between dense woodland and open grassland.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Byrsonima souzae classified as Endangered?
Byrsonima souzae 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 souzae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native Cerrado savanna habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with climate change potentially altering the seasonal precipitation patterns essential for its reproductive cycle.
Where does Byrsonima souzae live?
Byrsonima souzae 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 souzae?
The main threats to Byrsonima souzae 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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