VU

Erythroxylum obtusifolium

Unknown

Overview

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

Erythroxylum obtusifolium faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its Brazilian Cerrado range. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, while frequent fires associated with land conversion destroy critical breeding and foraging areas. The species' slow growth rate and specialized habitat requirements make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are extirpated.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the Brazilian Cerrado savanna, particularly favoring gallery forests and woodland edges with well-drained soils. It occurs in both pristine cerrado sensu stricto and transitional areas between grassland and forest formations.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Erythroxylum obtusifolium classified as Vulnerable?
Erythroxylum obtusifolium 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. Erythroxylum obtusifolium faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its Brazilian Cerrado range. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, while frequent fires associated with land conversion destroy critical breeding and foraging areas. The species' slow growth rate and specialized habitat requirements make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are extirpated.
Where does Erythroxylum obtusifolium live?
Erythroxylum obtusifolium occurs in India, and Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Erythroxylum obtusifolium?
The main threats to Erythroxylum obtusifolium 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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