VU

Pterandra evansii

Declining

Overview

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

Pterandra evansii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, continues to reduce and fragment the gallery forests and woodland savannas where this species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compound habitat loss, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes essential for maintaining suitable habitat conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pterandra evansii inhabits gallery forests, woodland savannas, and transitional areas within the Brazilian Cerrado biome. This species typically occurs in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns characteristic of the tropical savanna ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pterandra evansii classified as Vulnerable?
Pterandra evansii 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. Pterandra evansii faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, continues to reduce and fragment the gallery forests and woodland savannas where this species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compound habitat loss, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes essential for maintaining suitable habitat conditions.
Where does Pterandra evansii live?
Pterandra evansii 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 Pterandra evansii?
The main threats to Pterandra evansii 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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