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Lychnocephalus mello-barretoi

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Overview

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

Lychnocephalus mello-barretoi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its restricted range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Mining activities and urban development have fragmented its specialized grassland habitat, while frequent fires—both natural and human-induced—alter the vegetation structure this endemic composite requires. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian composite inhabits specialized grassland and savanna environments within the Cerrado biome, typically occurring in areas with specific soil conditions and vegetation structure. The species requires intact grassland ecosystems with minimal disturbance from grazing or frequent burning.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lychnocephalus mello-barretoi classified as Endangered?
Lychnocephalus mello-barretoi 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. Lychnocephalus mello-barretoi faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its restricted range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Mining activities and urban development have fragmented its specialized grassland habitat, while frequent fires—both natural and human-induced—alter the vegetation structure this endemic composite requires. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Lychnocephalus mello-barretoi live?
Lychnocephalus mello-barretoi 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 Lychnocephalus mello-barretoi?
The main threats to Lychnocephalus mello-barretoi 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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