VU

Byrsonima vernicosa

Declining

Overview

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

Byrsonima vernicosa faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado and Atlantic Forest habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while the species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the seasonal flowering and fruiting cycles critical to this plant's reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Byrsonima vernicosa inhabits tropical savannas and woodland areas of the Brazilian cerrado, as well as transitional zones between cerrado and Atlantic Forest. The species typically grows in well-drained sandy soils and open woodland environments with seasonal rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Byrsonima vernicosa classified as Vulnerable?
Byrsonima vernicosa is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Byrsonima vernicosa faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado and Atlantic Forest habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while the species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the seasonal flowering and fruiting cycles critical to this plant's reproduction.
Where does Byrsonima vernicosa live?
Byrsonima vernicosa 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 vernicosa?
The main threats to Byrsonima vernicosa 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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