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Lavoisiera harleyi

Declining

Overview

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

Lavoisiera harleyi faces severe pressure from mining activities and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with cattle ranching further degrade its specialized rocky outcrop environments. Urban development pressures from nearby settlements continue to encroach on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits rocky outcrops and campos rupestres (rocky grasslands) in the Cerrado savanna ecosystem. It typically grows on quartzite and sandstone formations at elevations between 900-1,200 meters, requiring well-drained soils and specific microclimate conditions.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lavoisiera harleyi classified as Endangered?
Lavoisiera harleyi 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. Lavoisiera harleyi faces severe pressure from mining activities and agricultural expansion within its restricted range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with cattle ranching further degrade its specialized rocky outcrop environments. Urban development pressures from nearby settlements continue to encroach on remaining populations.
Where does Lavoisiera harleyi live?
Lavoisiera harleyi 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 Lavoisiera harleyi?
The main threats to Lavoisiera harleyi 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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