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Chamaecrista celiae

Declining

Overview

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

Chamaecrista celiae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with land conversion further degrade remaining populations. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional localized threats to this endemic legume.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian species inhabits the Cerrado savanna ecosystem, typically found in open grasslands and woodland margins with well-drained soils. It occurs in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns characteristic of the tropical savanna climate.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chamaecrista celiae classified as Endangered?
Chamaecrista celiae is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Chamaecrista celiae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with land conversion further degrade remaining populations. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional localized threats to this endemic legume.
Where does Chamaecrista celiae live?
Chamaecrista celiae 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 celiae?
The main threats to Chamaecrista celiae 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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