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Amphisbaena carvalhoi

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Overview

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

Amphisbaena carvalhoi faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' fossorial lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance from cattle ranching and soybean cultivation. Its limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements leave little room for population recovery as native grasslands continue to be converted.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fossorial amphisbaenian inhabits sandy soils of the Brazilian Cerrado savanna, where it burrows through loose substrate beneath grasslands and sparse woodland. The species requires well-drained soils with specific moisture and temperature conditions typical of the tropical savanna ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Amphisbaena carvalhoi classified as Endangered?
Amphisbaena carvalhoi 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. Amphisbaena carvalhoi faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its restricted range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' fossorial lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance from cattle ranching and soybean cultivation. Its limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements leave little room for population recovery as native grasslands continue to be converted.
Where does Amphisbaena carvalhoi live?
Amphisbaena carvalhoi 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 Amphisbaena carvalhoi?
The main threats to Amphisbaena carvalhoi 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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