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Paepalanthus nipensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Paepalanthus nipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and agricultural expansion in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population size increasing extinction risk from stochastic events. Urban development and infrastructure projects pose additional pressures on remaining habitat fragments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to rocky outcrops and sandy soils in the cerrado savanna of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It typically grows in open grassland areas with well-drained soils at elevations between 800-1200 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paepalanthus nipensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Paepalanthus nipensis is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Paepalanthus nipensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and agricultural expansion in its restricted range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population size increasing extinction risk from stochastic events. Urban development and infrastructure projects pose additional pressures on remaining habitat fragments.
Where does Paepalanthus nipensis live?
Paepalanthus nipensis 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 Paepalanthus nipensis?
The main threats to Paepalanthus nipensis 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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