VU

Kielmeyera albopunctata

Unknown

Overview

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

Kielmeyera albopunctata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across the Brazilian Cerrado, where its specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining populations, while the species' limited distribution and apparent ecological specialization reduce its resilience to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado savanna, where it occurs in specialized rocky outcrops and gallery forest margins. It appears to require specific soil conditions and microhabitat features that are particularly sensitive to disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kielmeyera albopunctata classified as Vulnerable?
Kielmeyera albopunctata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Kielmeyera albopunctata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across the Brazilian Cerrado, where its specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment remaining populations, while the species' limited distribution and apparent ecological specialization reduce its resilience to environmental changes.
Where does Kielmeyera albopunctata live?
Kielmeyera albopunctata 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 Kielmeyera albopunctata?
The main threats to Kielmeyera albopunctata 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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