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Solanum sycocarpum

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Overview

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

Solanum sycocarpum faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across the Brazilian Cerrado savanna. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes from human activities disrupt the natural regeneration cycles this species depends upon. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns in an already drought-prone ecosystem.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado savanna, thriving in open grasslands with scattered trees and gallery forests along waterways. It typically grows in well-drained soils at elevations between 400-1,200 meters, often associated with termite mounds and areas with periodic natural fires.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Solanum sycocarpum classified as Endangered?
Solanum sycocarpum 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. Solanum sycocarpum faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across the Brazilian Cerrado savanna. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes from human activities disrupt the natural regeneration cycles this species depends upon. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns in an already drought-prone ecosystem.
Where does Solanum sycocarpum live?
Solanum sycocarpum 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 Solanum sycocarpum?
The main threats to Solanum sycocarpum 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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