CR

Paepalanthus seslerioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Paepalanthus seslerioides faces severe threats from mining activities and urban expansion across its restricted range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to the conversion of campo rupestre ecosystems for agricultural development and infrastructure projects. Fire regime alterations and invasive grass species further degrade the unique rocky grassland communities where this endemic plant persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to campo rupestre ecosystems in the Brazilian Cerrado, occurring on quartzite and sandstone outcrops with shallow, nutrient-poor soils. It inhabits high-altitude rocky grasslands characterized by extreme environmental conditions including intense solar radiation, temperature fluctuations, and seasonal water stress.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paepalanthus seslerioides classified as Critically Endangered?
Paepalanthus seslerioides 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 seslerioides faces severe threats from mining activities and urban expansion across its restricted range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to the conversion of campo rupestre ecosystems for agricultural development and infrastructure projects. Fire regime alterations and invasive grass species further degrade the unique rocky grassland communities where this endemic plant persists.
Where does Paepalanthus seslerioides live?
Paepalanthus seslerioides 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 seslerioides?
The main threats to Paepalanthus seslerioides 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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