CR

Syngonanthus androsaceus

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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.

Syngonanthus androsaceus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban expansion in its restricted range within the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while altered fire regimes and invasive grass species further degrade its specialized wetland habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the seasonal flooding cycles essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits seasonally flooded grasslands and wet campos rupestres (rocky grasslands) in the Brazilian Cerrado, typically growing in sandy or rocky soils with seasonal water availability. It occurs in specialized microhabitats within these ecosystems, often associated with temporary pools and seepage areas at elevations between 900-1200 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syngonanthus androsaceus classified as Critically Endangered?
Syngonanthus androsaceus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Syngonanthus androsaceus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to mining activities and urban expansion in its restricted range within the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while altered fire regimes and invasive grass species further degrade its specialized wetland habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the seasonal flooding cycles essential for this species' survival.
Where does Syngonanthus androsaceus live?
Syngonanthus androsaceus 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 Syngonanthus androsaceus?
The main threats to Syngonanthus androsaceus 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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