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Homalolepis cavalcantei

Declining

Overview

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

Homalolepis cavalcantei faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its specialized habitat requirements. Mining operations in the Caatinga region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and water table disruption. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Caatinga dry forest ecosystem of northeastern Brazil, where it inhabits rocky outcrops and xerophytic vegetation areas. It requires specific microhabitat conditions found in the transition zones between rocky substrates and sparse shrubland vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Homalolepis cavalcantei classified as Endangered?
Homalolepis cavalcantei 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. Homalolepis cavalcantei faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its specialized habitat requirements. Mining operations in the Caatinga region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and water table disruption. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.
Where does Homalolepis cavalcantei live?
Homalolepis cavalcantei 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 Homalolepis cavalcantei?
The main threats to Homalolepis cavalcantei 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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