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Chamaecrista fodinarum

Declining

Overview

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

Chamaecrista fodinarum faces severe threats from mining activities and quarrying operations that directly destroy its specialized habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from industrial development. Urban expansion and infrastructure development further compress the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to specialized rocky outcrops and disturbed soils in mining areas of southeastern Brazil. It typically grows in open, sandy or gravelly substrates with sparse vegetation cover in the Cerrado biome.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chamaecrista fodinarum classified as Endangered?
Chamaecrista fodinarum 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 fodinarum faces severe threats from mining activities and quarrying operations that directly destroy its specialized habitat. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and degradation from industrial development. Urban expansion and infrastructure development further compress the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Chamaecrista fodinarum live?
Chamaecrista fodinarum 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 fodinarum?
The main threats to Chamaecrista fodinarum 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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