VU

Chamaecrista bucherae

Unknown

Overview

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

Chamaecrista bucherae faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this legume species depends upon for regeneration and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian legume inhabits cerrado savanna ecosystems, particularly areas with well-drained soils and seasonal rainfall patterns. It typically occurs in open grasslands and woodland margins within the cerrado biome of central Brazil.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chamaecrista bucherae classified as Vulnerable?
Chamaecrista bucherae 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. Chamaecrista bucherae faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its native cerrado habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural ecological processes this legume species depends upon for regeneration and survival.
Where does Chamaecrista bucherae live?
Chamaecrista bucherae 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 Chamaecrista bucherae?
The main threats to Chamaecrista bucherae 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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