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Paralychnophora patriciana

Declining

Overview

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

Paralychnophora patriciana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's cerrado grasslands are converted to agriculture and urban development. Mining activities in its restricted range pose additional threats through direct habitat removal and soil contamination. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from stochastic events.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian composite inhabits rocky cerrado grasslands and campo rupestre vegetation at elevations between 900-1,200 meters. It grows specifically on quartzite outcrops and sandy soils in the transition zones between cerrado savanna and montane grasslands.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paralychnophora patriciana classified as Endangered?
Paralychnophora patriciana 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. Paralychnophora patriciana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's cerrado grasslands are converted to agriculture and urban development. Mining activities in its restricted range pose additional threats through direct habitat removal and soil contamination. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, with small population fragments at high risk of extirpation from stochastic events.
Where does Paralychnophora patriciana live?
Paralychnophora patriciana occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Paralychnophora patriciana?
The main threats to Paralychnophora patriciana 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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