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Chamaecrista falcifoliolata

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Overview

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

Chamaecrista falcifoliolata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Mining activities and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while frequent fires and invasive grass species degrade the specialized sandy soil habitats this legume requires. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian legume inhabits sandy soils in open Cerrado savanna and campo rupestre vegetation. It typically grows in well-drained, nutrient-poor soils at elevations between 800-1200 meters in the central Brazilian highlands.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chamaecrista falcifoliolata classified as Endangered?
Chamaecrista falcifoliolata 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 falcifoliolata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Mining activities and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while frequent fires and invasive grass species degrade the specialized sandy soil habitats this legume requires. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Chamaecrista falcifoliolata live?
Chamaecrista falcifoliolata 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 falcifoliolata?
The main threats to Chamaecrista falcifoliolata 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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