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Lychnophora staavioides

Declining

Overview

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

Lychnophora staavioides faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as Brazil's cerrado grasslands are transformed into agricultural land and cattle pastures. Mining activities in the mineral-rich regions where this endemic species occurs pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures, with fragmented populations showing limited capacity for natural recovery.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits rocky outcrops and campos rupestres (rocky grasslands) in the cerrado biome, typically occurring on quartzite and sandstone substrates at elevations between 900-1,400 meters. It shows strong preference for well-drained, nutrient-poor soils with high aluminum content that characterize these specialized montane grassland ecosystems.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lychnophora staavioides classified as Endangered?
Lychnophora staavioides 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 staavioides faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as Brazil's cerrado grasslands are transformed into agricultural land and cattle pastures. Mining activities in the mineral-rich regions where this endemic species occurs pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures, with fragmented populations showing limited capacity for natural recovery.
Where does Lychnophora staavioides live?
Lychnophora staavioides 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 staavioides?
The main threats to Lychnophora staavioides 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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