CR

Lychnophora souzae

Unknown

Overview

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

Lychnophora souzae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban expansion in the Espinhaço Mountains of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with quarrying operations and infrastructure development fragmenting its specialized campo rupestre habitat. Fire regimes altered by human activities further threaten the delicate balance of this high-altitude ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the specialized campo rupestre vegetation of the Espinhaço Mountains in Minas Gerais, Brazil, growing in rocky outcrops and sandy soils at high elevations. The campo rupestre is characterized by quartzitic substrates, sparse vegetation adapted to nutrient-poor conditions, and a unique microclimate created by the mountainous terrain.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lychnophora souzae classified as Critically Endangered?
Lychnophora souzae is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Lychnophora souzae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban expansion in the Espinhaço Mountains of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with quarrying operations and infrastructure development fragmenting its specialized campo rupestre habitat. Fire regimes altered by human activities further threaten the delicate balance of this high-altitude ecosystem.
Where does Lychnophora souzae live?
Lychnophora souzae 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 souzae?
The main threats to Lychnophora souzae 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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