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Manihot longiracemosa

Declining

Overview

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

Manihot longiracemosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its restricted range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with agricultural practices further degrade remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat in this rapidly developing region.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits Cerrado savanna ecosystems, typically found in open grasslands with scattered trees and gallery forests. It occurs in well-drained soils of the central Brazilian plateau, adapted to the region's distinct wet and dry seasonal patterns.

Savanna· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Manihot longiracemosa classified as Endangered?
Manihot longiracemosa 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. Manihot longiracemosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its restricted range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with agricultural practices further degrade remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat in this rapidly developing region.
Where does Manihot longiracemosa live?
Manihot longiracemosa 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 Manihot longiracemosa?
The main threats to Manihot longiracemosa 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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