VU

Hyptidendron leucophyllum

Declining

Overview

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

Hyptidendron leucophyllum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado habitat. Mining operations in the Brazilian highlands pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this species' reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the cerrado savannas and gallery forests of central Brazil, particularly in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns. It typically occurs at elevations between 800-1200 meters in transitional zones between open grassland and woodland habitats.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hyptidendron leucophyllum classified as Vulnerable?
Hyptidendron leucophyllum 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. Hyptidendron leucophyllum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado habitat. Mining operations in the Brazilian highlands pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this species' reproductive cycles.
Where does Hyptidendron leucophyllum live?
Hyptidendron leucophyllum 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 Hyptidendron leucophyllum?
The main threats to Hyptidendron leucophyllum 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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