CR

Bauhinia seminarioi

Unknown

Overview

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

Bauhinia seminarioi faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion in its restricted range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development pressures continue to reduce available forest patches. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic tree requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically growing in humid lowland and submontane forests. It requires well-drained soils and the specific microclimate conditions found in mature forest understory environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bauhinia seminarioi classified as Critically Endangered?
Bauhinia seminarioi 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. Bauhinia seminarioi faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion in its restricted range within Brazil's Atlantic Forest. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while urban development pressures continue to reduce available forest patches. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic tree requires.
Where does Bauhinia seminarioi live?
Bauhinia seminarioi 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 Bauhinia seminarioi?
The main threats to Bauhinia seminarioi 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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