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Kielmeyera rizziniana

Declining

Overview

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

Kielmeyera rizziniana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native Cerrado savanna habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change may alter the seasonal precipitation patterns essential for its reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystem, particularly favoring well-drained sandy soils in gallery forests and woodland margins. It occurs at elevations between 800-1200 meters in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kielmeyera rizziniana classified as Endangered?
Kielmeyera rizziniana 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. Kielmeyera rizziniana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native Cerrado savanna habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change may alter the seasonal precipitation patterns essential for its reproductive cycles.
Where does Kielmeyera rizziniana live?
Kielmeyera rizziniana occurs in Bolivia, and Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Kielmeyera rizziniana?
The main threats to Kielmeyera rizziniana 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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