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Eremanthus reticulatus

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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.

Eremanthus reticulatus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Mining activities and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while frequent fires associated with land conversion destroy critical habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with several known populations already extirpated from areas converted to soybean cultivation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian shrub inhabits rocky outcrops and sandy soils within Cerrado savanna ecosystems, typically occurring at elevations between 800-1200 meters. It shows preference for well-drained quartzitic substrates and open woodland margins where it forms part of the specialized campo rupestre vegetation community.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eremanthus reticulatus classified as Endangered?
Eremanthus reticulatus 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. Eremanthus reticulatus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Mining activities and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while frequent fires associated with land conversion destroy critical habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with several known populations already extirpated from areas converted to soybean cultivation.
Where does Eremanthus reticulatus live?
Eremanthus reticulatus 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 reticulatus?
The main threats to Eremanthus reticulatus 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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