CR

Eremanthus brevifolius

Unknown

Overview

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

Eremanthus brevifolius faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented its remaining habitat, while frequent fires associated with land clearing have eliminated critical regeneration sites. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Cerrado savanna ecosystem of central Brazil, where it grows in well-drained sandy soils on elevated plateaus and hillsides. It typically occurs in open grassland areas with scattered shrubs and small trees, adapted to the region's distinct wet and dry seasonal patterns.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eremanthus brevifolius classified as Critically Endangered?
Eremanthus brevifolius is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Eremanthus brevifolius faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented its remaining habitat, while frequent fires associated with land clearing have eliminated critical regeneration sites. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing pressures.
Where does Eremanthus brevifolius live?
Eremanthus brevifolius 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 Eremanthus brevifolius?
The main threats to Eremanthus brevifolius 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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