Richard's Yellow-eyed Grass
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Richard's Yellow-eyed Grass

Xyris jupicai

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xyris_jupicai

Overview

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

Richard's Yelloweyed Grass faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural burning cycles essential for grassland regeneration. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns that affect the seasonal wetlands where this species thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits seasonal wetlands, marshy grasslands, and campo limpo areas within Brazil's Cerrado savanna ecosystem. It typically grows in sandy or clay soils that experience periodic flooding during the wet season.

FRESHWATER· major

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Small's yellow-eyed grass

Xyris smalliana

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Richard's Yellow-eyed Grass classified as Endangered?
Richard's Yellow-eyed Grass 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. Richard's Yelloweyed Grass faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural burning cycles essential for grassland regeneration. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns that affect the seasonal wetlands where this species thrives.
Where does Richard's Yellow-eyed Grass live?
Richard's Yellow-eyed Grass 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 Richard's Yellow-eyed Grass?
The main threats to Richard's Yellow-eyed Grass 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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