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Swartzia arenophila

Declining

Overview

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

Swartzia arenophila faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its specialized sandy soil habitats. Mining operations targeting sand and gravel deposits directly eliminate the unique substrate conditions this species requires for survival. Urban development pressures in coastal regions further reduce available habitat, while the species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to specialized sandy soil environments and coastal sandy plains in Brazil. It requires well-drained, nutrient-poor sandy substrates that support unique plant communities adapted to these challenging growing conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Swartzia arenophila classified as Endangered?
Swartzia arenophila 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. Swartzia arenophila faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its specialized sandy soil habitats. Mining operations targeting sand and gravel deposits directly eliminate the unique substrate conditions this species requires for survival. Urban development pressures in coastal regions further reduce available habitat, while the species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances.
Where does Swartzia arenophila live?
Swartzia arenophila 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 Swartzia arenophila?
The main threats to Swartzia arenophila 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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