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Byrsonima spinensis

Declining

Overview

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

Byrsonima spinensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado and gallery forest habitats. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range in central Brazil makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human development pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in cerrado savanna vegetation and gallery forests along watercourses in central Brazil. It typically grows in well-drained soils of the Brazilian highlands, often in transitional zones between open grassland and forest environments.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Byrsonima spinensis classified as Endangered?
Byrsonima spinensis 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 spinensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado and gallery forest habitats. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range in central Brazil makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human development pressures.
Where does Byrsonima spinensis live?
Byrsonima spinensis 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 spinensis?
The main threats to Byrsonima spinensis 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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