VU

Diplotropis rodriguesii

Declining

Overview

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

Diplotropis rodriguesii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its native Cerrado habitat. Deforestation for soybean cultivation and pasture establishment has reduced available habitat, while fire regimes altered by human activities disrupt natural regeneration cycles. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion and infrastructure development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous tree species is endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado, occurring in gallery forests, woodland savannas, and transitional forest-grassland mosaics. It typically grows in well-drained soils along watercourses and forest edges within the tropical savanna biome.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diplotropis rodriguesii classified as Vulnerable?
Diplotropis rodriguesii 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. Diplotropis rodriguesii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its native Cerrado habitat. Deforestation for soybean cultivation and pasture establishment has reduced available habitat, while fire regimes altered by human activities disrupt natural regeneration cycles. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion and infrastructure development.
Where does Diplotropis rodriguesii live?
Diplotropis rodriguesii 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 Diplotropis rodriguesii?
The main threats to Diplotropis rodriguesii 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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