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Lychnophora sellovii

Declining

Overview

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

Lychnophora sellovii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's cerrado grasslands are converted to agriculture and cattle ranching. Mining activities in the Minas Gerais region have directly destroyed populations, while frequent fires outside the species' natural fire cycle disrupt its specialized reproductive requirements. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits high-altitude cerrado grasslands and rocky outcrops in the Serra do Espinhaço mountain range of Minas Gerais state. It grows specifically in nutrient-poor, well-drained soils on quartzite substrates at elevations between 900-1,400 meters.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lychnophora sellovii classified as Endangered?
Lychnophora sellovii 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. Lychnophora sellovii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's cerrado grasslands are converted to agriculture and cattle ranching. Mining activities in the Minas Gerais region have directly destroyed populations, while frequent fires outside the species' natural fire cycle disrupt its specialized reproductive requirements. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats.
Where does Lychnophora sellovii live?
Lychnophora sellovii 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 sellovii?
The main threats to Lychnophora sellovii 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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