CR

Hololepis hatschbachii

Declining

Overview

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

Hololepis hatschbachii faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Brazil's Cerrado savanna, which has destroyed much of its specialized grassland habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented the remaining populations, while frequent fires and invasive grass species alter the native vegetation structure this endemic species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits specialized Cerrado grasslands and savanna formations, particularly favoring areas with well-drained soils and native grass communities. It requires intact grassland ecosystems with minimal disturbance from grazing or agricultural activities.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hololepis hatschbachii classified as Critically Endangered?
Hololepis hatschbachii 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. Hololepis hatschbachii faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Brazil's Cerrado savanna, which has destroyed much of its specialized grassland habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented the remaining populations, while frequent fires and invasive grass species alter the native vegetation structure this endemic species depends upon.
Where does Hololepis hatschbachii live?
Hololepis hatschbachii 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 Hololepis hatschbachii?
The main threats to Hololepis hatschbachii 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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