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Chronopappus bifrons

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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.

Chronopappus bifrons faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to the conversion of native grasslands to soybean cultivation and pastureland. Fire regime alterations, both suppression and increased frequency from human activities, further threaten the delicate balance this endemic composite requires for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits specialized campo limpo and campo sujo grasslands within the Cerrado biome, typically occurring in areas with well-drained sandy soils. It shows preference for transitional zones between grassland and gallery forest edges, where it benefits from specific moisture and light conditions.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chronopappus bifrons classified as Endangered?
Chronopappus bifrons 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. Chronopappus bifrons faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to the conversion of native grasslands to soybean cultivation and pastureland. Fire regime alterations, both suppression and increased frequency from human activities, further threaten the delicate balance this endemic composite requires for reproduction and survival.
Where does Chronopappus bifrons live?
Chronopappus bifrons occurs in Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chronopappus bifrons?
The main threats to Chronopappus bifrons 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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