VU

Pleroma boraceiense

Declining

Overview

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

Pleroma boraceiense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and climate-induced changes to its specialized ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits the cerrado savanna ecosystems of central Brazil, particularly favoring areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns. It occurs in open woodland and grassland transitions within the cerrado biome, often associated with rocky outcrops and sandy soils.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pleroma boraceiense classified as Vulnerable?
Pleroma boraceiense is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Pleroma boraceiense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado habitat. Mining operations in the region pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and climate-induced changes to its specialized ecosystem.
Where does Pleroma boraceiense live?
Pleroma boraceiense 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 Pleroma boraceiense?
The main threats to Pleroma boraceiense 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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