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Roupala pallida

Declining

Overview

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

Roupala pallida faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to the rapid conversion of native savanna vegetation to soybean cultivation and pastureland. Mining activities and urban development further fragment the remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this endemic tree depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystem, specifically occurring in gallery forests and woodland margins where it requires well-drained soils and the natural fire cycles characteristic of this threatened biome. The species is adapted to the seasonal climate patterns and specific soil chemistry found in central Brazil's tropical savanna regions.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Roupala pallida classified as Endangered?
Roupala pallida 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. Roupala pallida faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to the rapid conversion of native savanna vegetation to soybean cultivation and pastureland. Mining activities and urban development further fragment the remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this endemic tree depends upon.
Where does Roupala pallida live?
Roupala pallida 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 Roupala pallida?
The main threats to Roupala pallida 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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