Lychnocephalus tomentosus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lychnocephalus tomentosus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across the Brazilian Cerrado, which has resulted in widespread habitat conversion and fragmentation. Mining activities and urban development further compound these pressures, while the species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Fire regime alterations, both increased frequency from human activities and suppression that changes natural vegetation dynamics, pose additional threats to this endemic composite.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado, specifically inhabiting rocky outcrops, campos rupestres (rocky grasslands), and associated montane vegetation at elevations typically above 900 meters. It occurs in areas with well-drained, nutrient-poor soils and is adapted to the seasonal climate patterns characteristic of high-altitude Cerrado ecosystems.
Other threatened species in ASTERACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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