Paralychnophora harleyi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Paralychnophora harleyi faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as Brazil's Cerrado savanna is rapidly transformed for agricultural expansion, particularly soy cultivation and cattle ranching. Mining activities in the region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity and limited dispersal capacity.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian species inhabits rocky outcrops and campo rupestre vegetation within the Cerrado biome, typically occurring on quartzite and sandstone substrates at elevations between 900-1,400 meters. It shows strong preference for well-drained soils with sparse vegetation cover, often growing in crevices and shallow depressions where organic matter accumulates.