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Parinari pachyphylla

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Overview

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

Parinari pachyphylla faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Deforestation for soybean cultivation and pasture development has fragmented its habitat, while frequent fires associated with agricultural practices damage remaining populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado savanna, occurring in gallery forests and woodland areas with well-drained soils. It typically grows in transitional zones between open grassland and denser forest formations.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parinari pachyphylla classified as Endangered?
Parinari pachyphylla 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. Parinari pachyphylla faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Deforestation for soybean cultivation and pasture development has fragmented its habitat, while frequent fires associated with agricultural practices damage remaining populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Parinari pachyphylla live?
Parinari pachyphylla 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 Parinari pachyphylla?
The main threats to Parinari pachyphylla 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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