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Byrsonima tenuifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Byrsonima tenuifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with land conversion further degrade remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat in key areas where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystem, typically found in open grasslands with scattered shrubs and gallery forests. It occurs in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns characteristic of the tropical savanna biome.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Byrsonima tenuifolia classified as Endangered?
Byrsonima tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with land conversion further degrade remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat in key areas where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Byrsonima tenuifolia live?
Byrsonima tenuifolia occurs in Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Byrsonima tenuifolia?
The main threats to Byrsonima tenuifolia 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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