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Callisthene inundata

Declining

Overview

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

Callisthene inundata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation due to its specialized requirements for seasonally flooded grasslands and gallery forests. Conversion of native Cerrado to soybean cultivation and pastureland has eliminated much of its historical habitat, while altered hydrology from dam construction disrupts the natural flooding cycles essential for its reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits seasonally flooded grasslands and gallery forests within Brazil's Cerrado biome, particularly areas that experience regular inundation during the wet season. It requires intact riparian zones and adjacent savanna grasslands with natural hydrological cycles.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Callisthene inundata classified as Endangered?
Callisthene inundata 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. Callisthene inundata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation due to its specialized requirements for seasonally flooded grasslands and gallery forests. Conversion of native Cerrado to soybean cultivation and pastureland has eliminated much of its historical habitat, while altered hydrology from dam construction disrupts the natural flooding cycles essential for its reproduction.
Where does Callisthene inundata live?
Callisthene inundata 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 Callisthene inundata?
The main threats to Callisthene inundata 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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