VU

Eryngium fluminense

Unknown

Overview

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

Eryngium fluminense faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' specialized wetland habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to drainage and modification of floodplain areas. Invasive plant species further threaten remaining populations by altering the delicate hydrological balance of its native riparian ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits seasonally flooded grasslands and riparian wetlands along river systems in southeastern Brazil. It requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic flooding cycles and grows in nutrient-rich alluvial soils of floodplain environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eryngium fluminense classified as Vulnerable?
Eryngium fluminense 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. Eryngium fluminense faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' specialized wetland habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to drainage and modification of floodplain areas. Invasive plant species further threaten remaining populations by altering the delicate hydrological balance of its native riparian ecosystems.
Where does Eryngium fluminense live?
Eryngium fluminense 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 Eryngium fluminense?
The main threats to Eryngium fluminense 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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