CR

Paspalum edmondii

Unknown

Overview

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

Paspalum edmondii faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its extremely limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as even small-scale land use changes can eliminate significant portions of its remaining populations. Invasive grass species also pose a growing threat by outcompeting this native grass in its specialized habitat niches.

Threat summary

Habitat

Paspalum edmondii is endemic to specialized grassland and savanna habitats in southeastern Brazil, typically occurring in well-drained soils of the Cerrado biome. The species shows preference for areas with specific soil chemistry and moisture regimes that support its unique ecological requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Paspalum edmondii classified as Critically Endangered?
Paspalum edmondii 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. Paspalum edmondii faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its extremely limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as even small-scale land use changes can eliminate significant portions of its remaining populations. Invasive grass species also pose a growing threat by outcompeting this native grass in its specialized habitat niches.
Where does Paspalum edmondii live?
Paspalum edmondii 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 Paspalum edmondii?
The main threats to Paspalum edmondii 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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