CR

Zornia arenicola

Unknown

Overview

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

Zornia arenicola faces severe threats from coastal development and sand mining activities that directly destroy its specialized sandy habitat. Urban expansion along Brazil's Atlantic coast has fragmented the remaining populations, while recreational activities and vehicle traffic on beaches cause additional disturbance to this ground-dwelling legume. Climate change-induced sea level rise poses an emerging threat to the species' narrow coastal range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Zornia arenicola is endemic to sandy coastal plains and dune systems along Brazil's Atlantic coast. This specialized legume grows in open, well-drained sandy soils in restinga vegetation, typically within a few kilometers of the ocean.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zornia arenicola classified as Critically Endangered?
Zornia arenicola 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. Zornia arenicola faces severe threats from coastal development and sand mining activities that directly destroy its specialized sandy habitat. Urban expansion along Brazil's Atlantic coast has fragmented the remaining populations, while recreational activities and vehicle traffic on beaches cause additional disturbance to this ground-dwelling legume. Climate change-induced sea level rise poses an emerging threat to the species' narrow coastal range.
Where does Zornia arenicola live?
Zornia arenicola 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 Zornia arenicola?
The main threats to Zornia arenicola 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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