VUVulnerable
Manihot gracilis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorSavanna· majorGrassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in EUPHORBIACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Manihot gracilis classified as Vulnerable?
Manihot gracilis 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Manihot gracilis live?
Manihot gracilis occurs in Brazil, and Paraguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Manihot gracilis?
The main threats to Manihot gracilis are 1.1, 2.1, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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