CR

Bauhinia uberlandiana

Declining

Overview

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

Bauhinia uberlandiana faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat conversion of Brazilian Cerrado savanna for agricultural expansion, particularly soybean cultivation and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted range in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais makes it exceptionally vulnerable to localized habitat destruction. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the remaining patches of suitable habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this savanna-adapted species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian tree species inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystem, specifically the gallery forests and woodland margins of the Triângulo Mineiro region in Minas Gerais state. It occurs in areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns typical of the tropical savanna climate.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bauhinia uberlandiana classified as Critically Endangered?
Bauhinia uberlandiana 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 uberlandiana faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat conversion of Brazilian Cerrado savanna for agricultural expansion, particularly soybean cultivation and cattle ranching. The species' extremely restricted range in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais makes it exceptionally vulnerable to localized habitat destruction. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the remaining patches of suitable habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this savanna-adapted species depends upon.
Where does Bauhinia uberlandiana live?
Bauhinia uberlandiana 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 uberlandiana?
The main threats to Bauhinia uberlandiana 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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