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Maschalostachys mellosilvae

Declining

Overview

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

Maschalostachys mellosilvae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its specialized habitat requirements. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat patches, while the species' limited dispersal ability prevents recolonization of degraded areas. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this plant's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian plant species inhabits specialized cerrado and campo rupestre ecosystems, typically growing on rocky outcrops and sandy soils in elevated areas. It requires specific soil chemistry and drainage conditions found in these threatened savanna-like environments of central Brazil.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Maschalostachys mellosilvae classified as Endangered?
Maschalostachys mellosilvae 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. Maschalostachys mellosilvae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its specialized habitat requirements. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat patches, while the species' limited dispersal ability prevents recolonization of degraded areas. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns critical for this plant's reproductive cycles.
Where does Maschalostachys mellosilvae live?
Maschalostachys mellosilvae 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 Maschalostachys mellosilvae?
The main threats to Maschalostachys mellosilvae 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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