CR

Kielmeyera sigillata

Declining

Overview

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

Kielmeyera sigillata faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Brazil's Cerrado savanna, which has resulted in extensive habitat conversion and fragmentation. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced the species' already limited range, while frequent fires associated with agricultural practices degrade remaining habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Cerrado savanna ecosystem of central Brazil, where it grows in open grasslands and woodland savannas with well-drained soils. It typically occurs in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons, adapted to the natural fire cycles and nutrient-poor soils characteristic of the Cerrado biome.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kielmeyera sigillata classified as Critically Endangered?
Kielmeyera sigillata 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 sigillata faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Brazil's Cerrado savanna, which has resulted in extensive habitat conversion and fragmentation. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced the species' already limited range, while frequent fires associated with agricultural practices degrade remaining habitat patches.
Where does Kielmeyera sigillata live?
Kielmeyera sigillata 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 sigillata?
The main threats to Kielmeyera sigillata 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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