Eremanthus syncephalus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eremanthus syncephalus 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 habitat quality declining due to invasive grass species that alter natural fire regimes.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian shrub inhabits rocky outcrops and sandy soils within Cerrado savanna ecosystems, typically occurring in areas with well-drained substrates at elevations between 800-1200 meters. It shows preference for transitional zones between grassland and gallery forest, where it forms part of the specialized flora adapted to nutrient-poor soils.