CR

Kielmeyera decipiens

Unknown

Overview

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

Kielmeyera decipiens faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Brazil's Cerrado savanna, which has resulted in extensive habitat conversion and fragmentation. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while fire regime alterations from human activities further degrade its specialized habitat requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species occurs in the Cerrado savanna ecosystem of central Brazil, specifically adapted to the region's distinctive fire-prone grasslands with scattered woody vegetation. It requires well-drained soils and the natural fire cycles that maintain the open savanna structure.

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CR

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kielmeyera decipiens classified as Critically Endangered?
Kielmeyera decipiens 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. Kielmeyera decipiens faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Brazil's Cerrado savanna, which has resulted in extensive habitat conversion and fragmentation. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while fire regime alterations from human activities further degrade its specialized habitat requirements.
Where does Kielmeyera decipiens live?
Kielmeyera decipiens 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 Kielmeyera decipiens?
The main threats to Kielmeyera decipiens 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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