VU

Lychnophora candelabrum

Declining

Overview

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

Lychnophora candelabrum faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as Brazil's cerrado grasslands are transformed into agricultural land, particularly for soybean cultivation and cattle ranching. Mining activities in the mineral-rich regions where this species occurs pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. Fire regime alterations, both increased frequency from human activities and fire suppression efforts, disrupt the natural ecological processes this endemic Brazilian plant depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits the cerrado savanna ecosystems, particularly rocky outcrops and campos rupestres (rocky grasslands) at elevations between 900-1,400 meters. It thrives in well-drained, nutrient-poor soils typical of quartzite and sandstone formations in the Espinhaço Mountain Range of Minas Gerais state.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lychnophora candelabrum classified as Vulnerable?
Lychnophora candelabrum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Lychnophora candelabrum faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as Brazil's cerrado grasslands are transformed into agricultural land, particularly for soybean cultivation and cattle ranching. Mining activities in the mineral-rich regions where this species occurs pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. Fire regime alterations, both increased frequency from human activities and fire suppression efforts, disrupt the natural ecological processes this endemic Brazilian plant depends upon.
Where does Lychnophora candelabrum live?
Lychnophora candelabrum 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 Lychnophora candelabrum?
The main threats to Lychnophora candelabrum 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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