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Eriotheca parvifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Eriotheca parvifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with land conversion further degrade remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat in key areas where this endemic tree occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystem, typically found in gallery forests and woodland areas with well-drained soils. It occurs in transitional zones between open grassland and denser forest formations within the Cerrado biome.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eriotheca parvifolia classified as Endangered?
Eriotheca parvifolia 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. Eriotheca parvifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with land conversion further degrade remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat in key areas where this endemic tree occurs.
Where does Eriotheca parvifolia live?
Eriotheca parvifolia 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 Eriotheca parvifolia?
The main threats to Eriotheca parvifolia 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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