CR

Heptanthus cochlearifolius

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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.

Heptanthus cochlearifolius faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its extremely limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' restriction to specific soil types and microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, as even small-scale habitat modifications can eliminate entire populations. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining fragments of suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered plant is endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado, specifically occurring in rocky outcrops and campos rupestres (rocky grasslands) with specialized soil conditions. It inhabits areas with shallow, well-drained soils over quartzite or sandstone substrates at elevations typically between 800-1200 meters.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heptanthus cochlearifolius classified as Critically Endangered?
Heptanthus cochlearifolius is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Heptanthus cochlearifolius faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its extremely limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' restriction to specific soil types and microhabitats makes it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, as even small-scale habitat modifications can eliminate entire populations. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining fragments of suitable habitat.
Where does Heptanthus cochlearifolius live?
Heptanthus cochlearifolius 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 Heptanthus cochlearifolius?
The main threats to Heptanthus cochlearifolius 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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