VU

Lychnophora villosissima

Declining

Overview

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

Lychnophora villosissima faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as Brazil's cerrado grasslands are transformed into agricultural land and cattle pastures. Mining activities in the Minas Gerais region 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 reduced genetic diversity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian shrub inhabits rocky outcrops and sandy soils in cerrado grasslands and campo rupestre vegetation of Minas Gerais state. It typically grows at elevations between 900-1,400 meters in areas with well-drained, nutrient-poor soils and seasonal rainfall patterns.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lychnophora villosissima classified as Vulnerable?
Lychnophora villosissima 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 villosissima faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as Brazil's cerrado grasslands are transformed into agricultural land and cattle pastures. Mining activities in the Minas Gerais region 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 reduced genetic diversity.
Where does Lychnophora villosissima live?
Lychnophora villosissima 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 villosissima?
The main threats to Lychnophora villosissima 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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